1 Timothy 5:5

But she who is truly a widow and solitary (is one) whose hope is in Aloha, and who persevereth in prayer and in supplication by night and by day.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.

In Context

4And if there be a widow who hath children, or children's children, let them learn first to do justly for their families, and to repay the debts (owing) to their parents; for this is acceptable before Aloha.

6But she who serveth pleasure is dead while she liveth.

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Cross References

Luke 18:1AND he spake also a parable to them, that in all time (men) should pray and not weary.

Acts 26:7And for this hope (to which) our twelve tribes, with diligent prayers by day and night, are expecting to come, for this very hope am I accused by the Jihudoyee, king Agripos!

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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