1 Timothy 5:9

A 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.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man,

In Context

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.

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.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:10But to those already married my commandment is - and not mine, but the Lord’s - that a wife is not to leave her husband;

1 Timothy 3:2The minister should be a man of blameless character; he should be husband of but one wife; he should live a sober, self-restrained, orderly life; he should be hospitable, skilled in teaching;

1 Timothy 5:3Ever honor widows who are really widows;

1 Timothy 5:14It is my wish, then, that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule their houses, and give no occasion to our adversary for railing.

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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