1 Timothy 5:7

Give people these instructions so that they will be above criticism.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

6But a widow who concentrates on pleasing herself is already dead, even though she's still physically alive.

8But those who don't look after their relatives, especially their own family, have denied their beliefs, and are worse than those who don't believe.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 4:11This is what you should teach. Tell everyone to follow your instructions.

2 Timothy 4:1This is what I instruct you to do before God and Christ Jesus who will judge the living and the dead when he comes to establish his kingdom.

Titus 2:15This is what you should be teaching. You have the authority to encourage and to correct as necessary. Don't let anyone look down on you.

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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