1 Timothy 5:13

And besides they learn to be idle, going around from house to house, and not only idle but also gossipy and busybodies, speaking things which are not proper.

English Majority Text (NT)

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 have set aside their first faith.

14Therefore I desire the younger widows to marry, to bear children, to manage the house, to give no opportunity to the adversary because of reproach.

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Cross References

Luke 10:7And remain in that very house, eating and drinking what they have, for the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move from house to house.

Acts 20:30Also from among you yourselves will arise men speaking things having been distorted, in order to draw away the disciples after them.

Titus 1:11whom it is necessary to shut their mouths, who overturn whole households, teaching things which they ought not, for the sake of dishonest gain.

1 Peter 4:15For let not anyone of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evildoer, or as a meddler in other people's affairs;

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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