1 Timothy 5:5

But she that is a widow indeed, and left alone, trusts in God, and continues in supplications and prayers night and day.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.

In Context

4But if any widow has children or grand-children, let them learn first to be dutiful to their own family, and to requite their parents; for that is good and acceptable in the sight of God.

6But she that lives voluptuously, is dead while she lives.

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Cross References

Luke 18:1And he spoke a parable to them, that they ought always to pray, and not to become weary,

Acts 26:7to which promise our twelve tribes, zealously serving night and day, hope to come: on account of which hope, King Agrippa, I am accused by the Jews.

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 5:4-17

Directions Concerning Widows. ( a. d. 64.) 3 Honour widows that are widows indeed. 4 But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to show piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God. 5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day. 6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. 7 And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless. 8 But if any provide not… Read the whole commentary →

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