1 Timothy 5:11

But refuse younger widows, for when they have grown wanton against Christ, they desire to marry;

New Heart English Bible

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

10being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work.

12having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge.

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Cross References

Isaiah 3:16Moreover the Lord said, "Because the daughters of Zion are haughty,and walk with outstretched necks and flirting eyes,walking to trip as they go,jingling ornaments on their feet;

1 Corinthians 7:39A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives; but if the husband is dead, she is free to be married to whomever she desires, only in the Lord.

1 Timothy 5:9Let no one be enrolled as a widow under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,

James 5:5You have lived delicately on the earth, and taken your pleasure. You have nourished your hearts in a day of slaughter.

Revelation 18:7However much she glorified herself, and grew wanton, so much give her of torment and mourning. For she says in her heart, 'I sit a queen, and am no widow, and will in no way 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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