1 Timothy 5:7

And these things inculcate, that they may be blameless.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

6But she who lives voluptuously is dead, though she liveth.

8But if any man provide not for his own relations, and especially for those more immediately of his own family, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 4:11Announce and teach these things.

2 Timothy 4:1I ADJURE thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the living and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;

Titus 2:15These things speak and enjoin, and reprove with all authority. Let 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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