1 Timothy 5:11

But avoid the younger widows. For once they have flourished in Christ, they will want to marry,

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In The King James Version

But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;

In Context

10who has testimony of her good works: whether she has educated children, or has provided hospitality, or has washed the feet of the saints, or has ministered to those suffering tribulation, or has pursued any kind of good work.

12resulting in damnation, because they have disregarded the primacy of faith.

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Cross References

Isaiah 3:16And the Lord said: Because the daughters of Zion have been lifted up, and have walked with extended necks and winking eyes, because they have continued on, walking noisily and advancing with a pretentious stride,

1 Corinthians 7:39A woman is bound under the law for as long as her husband lives. But if her husband has died, she is free. She may marry whomever she wishes, but only in the Lord.

1 Timothy 5:9Let a widow be chosen who is no less than sixty years of age, who was the wife of one husband,

James 5:5You have feasted upon the earth, and you have nourished your hearts with luxuries, unto the day of slaughter.

Revelation 18:7As much as she has glorified herself and lived in pleasure, so much so give to her torment and grief. For in her heart, she has said: ‘I am enthroned as queen,’ and, ‘I am not a widow,’ and, ‘I shall not see sorrow.’

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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