1 Timothy 5:13

and at the same time they learn to be idle, going about houses; and not only idle, but also loquacious even busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

In Context

12having condemnation, because they have rejected their first faith:

14Therefore I wish the younger women to marry, to raise up children, to rule the house, to give no occasion to the adversary for the sake of reproach;

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Cross References

Luke 10:7Abide in the same house, eating and drinking those things which are with them: for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.

Acts 20:30and men from you yourselves will rise up, speaking perverse things, in order to lead away disciples after them.

Titus 1:11whose mouths it is necessary to stop; who overturn whole families, teaching those things which it does not behoove, for the sake of disgraceful gain.

1 Peter 4:15But let no one of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or as a meddler in other people's business:

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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