1 Timothy 5:7

And these things command, that they may be blameless.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

6But she that lives in pleasure is dead while she lives.

8But if any one provides not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 4:11These things command and teach.

2 Timothy 4:1I CHARGE thee before God, and Christ Jesus who will judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom,

Titus 2:15These things speak, and exhort, and reprove with all authority. Let no one 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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