1 Timothy 5:13
And they get into the way of doing no work, going about from house to house; and not only doing no work, but talking foolishly, being over-interested in the business of others, saying things which they have no right to say.
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12And they are judged because they have been false to their first faith;
Cross References
Proverbs 20:19He who goes about talking of the business of others gives away secrets: so have nothing to do with him whose lips are open wide.
Luke 10:7And keep in that same house, taking what food and drink they give you: for the worker has a right to his reward. Do not go from house to house.
Acts 20:30And from among yourselves will come men who will give wrong teaching, turning away the disciples after them.
Titus 1:11By whom some families have been completely overturned; who take money for teaching things which are not right; these will have to be stopped.
1 Peter 4:15Let no one among you undergo punishment as a taker of life, or as a thief, or as an evil-doer, or as one who is over-interested in other men's business;
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 →