1 Timothy 5:16

Any believing woman, who has widowed relatives, ought to relieve them and not let the church be burdened with them; so that the church may relieve the really destitute widows.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.

In Context

15For already some widows have gone astray after Satan.

17Let the elders who fill their offices well, be held worthy of twofold honor; especially those who have the task of preaching and teaching.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 5:8But if any one fails to provide for his own, and especially for his kindred, he has denied the faith and is worse than an infidel.

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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