1 Timothy 5:12
resulting in damnation, because they have disregarded the primacy of faith.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.
In Context
11But avoid the younger widows. For once they have flourished in Christ, they will want to marry,
Cross References
1 Corinthians 11:34If anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, so that you may not assemble together unto judgment. As for the rest, I will set it in order when I arrive.
James 3:1My brothers, not many of you should choose to become teachers, knowing that you shall receive a stricter judgment.
Revelation 2:4But I have this against you: that you have relinquished your first charity.
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 →