1 Timothy 5:13

And at the same time they also learn to be idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busy-bodies, speaking things which they ought not.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

In Context

12having condemnation, because they broke their first faith.

14I desire therefore that younger widows marry, bear children, guide the house, give no occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

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Cross References

Luke 10:7And in that house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give[10:7]; for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.

Acts 20:30And from among yourselves will men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.

Titus 1:11whose mouths must be stopped, who overturn whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for the sake of base gain.

1 Peter 4:15For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a busy-body in other men's matters;

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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