1 Timothy 5:7

Also command these things, that they may be without reproach.

World English Bible Classic

In The King James Version

And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.

In Context

6But she who gives herself to pleasure is dead while she lives.

8But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 4:11Command and teach these things.

2 Timothy 4:1I command you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at his appearing and his Kingdom:

Titus 2:15Say these things and exhort and reprove 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 →

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