1 Timothy 5:12
falling into condemnation, because they have cast off their first faith;
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.
In Context
11But younger widows refuse; for when they become wanton against Christ, they desire to marry;
Cross References
1 Corinthians 11:34If any one hunger, let him eat at home; that ye may not come together to condemnation. And the rest I will set in order when I come.
James 3:1My brethren, be not many teachers, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.
Revelation 2:4But I have this against thee, that thou hast left thy 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 →