1 Timothy 5:12

and thus will incur judgment because they are setting aside their first faith.

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.

In Context

11But refuse to enroll younger widows. For when their passions draw them away from Christ, they will want to marry,

13At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, discussing things they should not mention.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 11:34If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you come together it will not result in judgment. And when I come, I will give instructions about the remaining matters.

James 3:1Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.

Revelation 2:4But I have this against you: You have abandoned your first love.

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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