1 Timothy 5:7
Indeed command these things, in order that they may be blameless.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.
In Context
6but she who is wanton is dead though living.
Cross References
1 Timothy 4:11Command and teach these things.
2 Timothy 4:1In the presence of God, and Jesus Christ, the one about to judge the living and the dead, I testify to, both his appearing and his kingdom;
Titus 2:15Speak these things and exhort and convict with all authority; let no one 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 →