1 Timothy 5:12
Having damnation, because they have made void their first faith.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.
In Context
11But the younger widows avoid. For when they have grown wanton in Christ, they will marry:
Cross References
1 Corinthians 11:34If any man be hungry, let him eat at home; that you come not together unto judgment. And the rest I will set in order, when I come.
James 3:1Be ye not many masters, my brethren, knowing that you receive the greater judgment.
Revelation 2:4But I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy 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 →