1 Timothy 5:6
But shee that liueth in pleasure, is dead, while shee liueth.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.
In Context
7These things therefore warne them of, that they may be blamelesse.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 28:54So that the man (that is tender and exceeding deintie among you) shalbe grieued at his brother, and at his wife, that lieth in his bosome, and at the remnant of his children, which hee hath yet left,
1 Samuel 15:32Then saide Samuel, Bring yee hither to me Agag ye King of the Amalekites: and Agag came vnto him pleasantly, and Agag saide, Truely the bitternesse of death is passed.
Job 21:11They send forth their children like sheepe, and their sonnes dance.
Proverbs 29:21He that delicately bringeth vp his seruant from youth, at length he will be euen as his sone.
Isaiah 47:1Come downe and sit in the dust: O virgine, daughter Babel, sit on the ground: there is no throne, O daughter of the Chaldeans: for thou shalt no more be called, Tender and delicate.
Lamentations 4:5They that did feede delicately, perish in the streetes: they that were brought vp in skarlet, embrace the dongue.
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 →