1 Timothy 5:12
being guilty, because they have cast off their first faith.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.
In Context
11But younger widows decline; for when they grow wanton against Christ, they desire to marry,
Cross References
1 Corinthians 11:34If any one be hungry, let him eat at home, that ye may not come together for judgment. But the other things, whenever I come, I will set in order.
James 3:1Be not many teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive greater judgment.
Revelation 2:4but I have against thee, that thou hast left thy first love.
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 →