1 Timothy 5:7

And give instruction in this, so that they may be beyond reproach.

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In The King James Version

And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.

In Context

6For she who is living in pleasures is dead, while living.

8But if anyone has no concern for his own, and especially for those of his own household, he has denied the faith, and he is worse than an unbeliever.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 4:11Instruct and teach these things.

2 Timothy 4:1I testify before God, and before Jesus Christ, who shall judge the living and the dead through his return and his kingdom:

Titus 2:15Speak and exhort and argue these things with all authority. Let no one despise you.

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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