1 Timothy 5:7
Give these instructions to the believers, so that they will be above reproach.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.
In Context
6But she who lives for pleasure is dead even while she is still alive.
Cross References
1 Timothy 4:11Command and teach these things.
2 Timothy 4:1I charge you, therefore, in the presence of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom:
Titus 2:15Speak these things as you encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise 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 →