1 Timothy 5:13

At the same time, they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house. And they are not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things they should not say.

Text-Critical English NT

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

12thus bringing judgment upon themselves because they have broken their previous pledge.

14So I advise the younger widows to marry, bear children, and manage their households, so as to give the adversary no opportunity to revile us.

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Cross References

Luke 10:7Remain in the same house, eating and drinking whatever they provide, for the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not go from house to house.

Acts 20:30Even from your own number men will rise up, speaking perverse things to draw away the disciples after them.

Titus 1:11They must be silenced, because they are ruining entire households by teaching what they ought not to teach, for the sake of sordid gain.

1 Peter 4:15None of you should suffer as a murderer, thief, evildoer, or meddler,

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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