1 Timothy 5:11

But younger widows refuse; for when they have become wanton against Christ, they desire to marry;

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;

In Context

10well reported of for good works; if she brought up children, if she lodged strangers, if she washed the feet of the saints, if she relieved the afflicted, if she diligently followed every good work.

12having condemnation, because they broke their first faith.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:39A wife is bound as long as her husband lives; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.

1 Timothy 5:9Let not one be enrolled as a widow under threescore years old, having been the wife of one husband;

James 5:5Ye have been luxurious on the earth, and lived in pleasure; ye have nourished your hearts, in the day of slaughter.

Revelation 18:7By as much as she glorified herself, and lived luxuriously, so much torment and mourning give her; because in her heart she says: I sit a queen, and not a widow, and shall not see mourning.

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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