1 Timothy 5:12

incurring censure, for having violated their former engagement.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.

In Context

11But the younger widows reject: for when they give themselves to wantonness contrary to Christ, they will marry;

13And at the same time also they learn to be idle, visiting about in the houses; and not merely idle, but talkative and inquisitive, speaking things they ought not.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 11:34And if any man be hungry, let him eat at home; that ye meet not together for condemnation. And the other matters I will regulate when I come.

James 3:1MY brethren, be not many teachers, knowing that we shall receive a severer judgment.

Revelation 2:4Yet have I a charge against thee, that thou art gone back from thy first love.

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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