1 Timothy 5:13

Not only that, they learn to be idle, going around from house to house; and not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things they ought not to.

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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

12coming under judgment because they have broken their first commitment.

14So I want the younger widows to marry, to bear children, to manage the home, to give the adversary no occasion for caustic comments.

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Cross References

Luke 10:7Remain in that same house, eating and drinking what they offer, because the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.

Acts 20:30Yes, men will rise up from among you yourselves, speaking distorted things, to draw away the disciples after them.

Titus 1:11who must be silenced—they are ruining whole households, teaching things that they ought not, and for dishonest gain!

1 Peter 4:15Now do not any of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evildoer, or as a meddler in others' 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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