1 Timothy 5:11

But exclude from the list the younger widows; for where they have become wanton against Christ, they desire to marry,

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;

In Context

10She must be well reputed for good works, as one who has brought up a family, received strangers with hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, relieved the distressed, and diligently followed every good work.

12and incur condemnation because they have broken their first troth.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:39A wife is bound to her husband during his lifetime; but if her husband dies, she is free to marry whomever she will, provided it be in the Lord.

1 Timothy 5:9A widow, to be placed upon the list, must be not less than sixty years old, and one who has been the wife of but one husband.

James 5:5You have lived luxuriously on earth, you have taken your pleasure, you have fattened your hearts for a day of slaughter.

Revelation 18:7By so much as she glorified herself and waxed wanton, By so much give her of torture and tears, For she says in her heart, ‘I sit here a queen, I am no widow. I shall in no wise see mourning.’

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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