1 Timothy 5:13

and withal they learn to be idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also, and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

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In The King James Version

And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

In Context

12falling into condemnation, because they have cast off their first faith;

14I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, guide the house, give no occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

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Cross References

Proverbs 20:19He who goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore associate not with him who keepeth open his lips.

Luke 10:7And abide in the same house, eating and drinking such things as they give; for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not go from house to house.

Acts 20:30And from among yourselves will men arise speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them.

Titus 1:11whose mouths must be stopped, since they overturn whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for the sake of base gain.

1 Peter 4:15For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a busybody in other men's matters;

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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