1 Timothy 5:12

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

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.

In Context

11But refuse to enroll the younger widows: for when their sensual desires cause them to disregard their dedication to Christ, they will marry;

13Besides, they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 11:34And if any man is hungry, let him eat at home; so you do not come together to be condemned. And the rest I will set in order when I come.

James 3:1My brethren, let not many of you be teachers, knowing that as such we shall be judged more strictly.

Revelation 2:4Yet I have this against you, that you have left your first love.

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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