1 Timothy 5:9

Only widows over sixty who have been faithful to their husbands should be put on the list.

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In The King James Version

Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man,

In Context

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.

10The widow should have a reputation for doing good. Did she bring up children properly? Has she been hospitable? Has she washed the feet of church members? Has she helped those who were in trouble? Has she really tried to do good in every way?

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Cross References

Leviticus 14:42Different stones must be used to replace the ones removed, and new plaster will be needed to replaster the house.

1 Corinthians 7:10These are my instructions to those who are married—in fact not from me but the Lord: The wife should not leave her husband

1 Timothy 3:2An elder must be above reproach, married to one wife, self-controlled, well-balanced, sensible, hospitable, and able to teach.

1 Timothy 5:3Help widows who don't have a family.

1 Timothy 5:14So 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.

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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