1 Timothy 5:12
having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.
In Context
11But refuse younger widows, for when they have grown wanton against Christ, they desire to marry,
Cross References
1 Corinthians 11:34But if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, lest your coming together be for judgment. The rest I will set in order whenever I come.
James 3:1Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment.
Revelation 2:4But I have this against you, that you left 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 →