1 Timothy 5:13

They also get used to a lazy life, just visiting each other in their homes. Not only lazy, but they gossip and meddle, talking about things they shouldn't.

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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

12In this they are guilty of breaking their previous commitment.

14So my best advice is that younger widows marry and have children and take care of the home. That way there's no opportunity for criticism from the Enemy.

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Cross References

Proverbs 20:19A gossip goes around revealing secrets; stay away from people who talk a lot.

Luke 10:7Stay in that house, eating and drinking whatever they give you, for a worker deserves to be paid. Don't go from house to house.

Acts 20:30From among your own group men will rise up perverting what is right and good so they can lead believers to follow them.

Titus 1:11Their talking must stop, these people who throw whole families into turmoil, teaching things that aren't right for the sake of making money.

1 Peter 4:15If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer, or a thief, or a criminal, or as a gossip—

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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