1 Timothy 5:11

But refuse to enroll the younger widows: for when their sensual desires cause them to disregard their dedication to Christ, they will marry;

Revised King James 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

10Having a reputation for good works; if she has brought up her children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has devoted herself to every good work.

12Thus incurring condemnation, because they have cast aside their first pledge.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:39The wife is bound as long as her husband lives; but if her husband dies, she is at liberty to marry whom she wishes; only in the Lord.

1 Timothy 5:9Let a widow be placed on the roll only if she is at least sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,

James 5:5You have lived in luxury on the earth, and in self-indulgence; you have fattened your hearts, as in a day of slaughter.

Revelation 18:7As she glorified herself and lived in luxury, give to her that measure of torment and grief: for she says in her heart, I sit as a queen, and am no widow, and shall never see sorrow.

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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