1 Timothy 5:7

And this give in charge, that they may be blameless.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

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

In Context

6For she that liveth in pleasures, is dead while she is living.

8But if any man have not care of his own, and especially of those of his house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 4:11These things command and teach.

2 Timothy 4:1I charge thee, before God and Jesus Christ, who shall judge the living and the dead, by his coming, and his kingdom:

Titus 2:15These things speak, and exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

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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