1 Timothy 5:7

These things therefore warne them of, that they may be blamelesse.

Geneva Bible 1599

In The King James Version

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

In Context

6But shee that liueth in pleasure, is dead, while shee liueth.

8If there bee any that prouideth not for his owne, and namely for them of his housholde, hee denieth the faith, and is worse then an infidell.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 4:11These things warne and teache.

2 Timothy 4:1I charge thee therefore before God, and before the Lord Iesus Christ, which shall iudge the quicke and dead at that his appearing, and in his kingdome,

Titus 2:15These things speake, and exhort, and conuince with all authoritie. See that no man despise thee.

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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