1 Timothy 5:13

And 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.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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

12incurring censure, for having violated their former engagement.

14I would therefore have the younger widows to marry, bear children, govern their house, give no occasion to the adversary to bring a reproach on them.

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Cross References

Luke 10:7And in the same family abide, eating and drinking such as they have: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not about from house to house.

Acts 20:30Yea, from among yourselves shall men arise, speaking perverting doctrines, to draw away disciples after them.

Titus 1:11whose mouths ought to be muzzled, who pervert whole families, teaching things which they ought not, for the sake of base gain.

1 Peter 4:15Let no one of you then suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil-doer, or a meddler in other persons’ 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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