1 Timothy 5:13

Besides, 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.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

In Context

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

14Therefore, I want the younger women to marry, bear children, guide the house, and give the adversary no occasion to speak reproachfully.

Read all of 1 Timothy 5

Cross References

Luke 10:7Remain in the same house, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his wages. Do not go from house to house.

Acts 20:30And from among your own selves men shall arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them.

Titus 1:11Whose mouths must be stopped, for they are subverting whole households, teaching things which they ought not, for sordid gain.

1 Peter 4:15But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a meddler in other men's affairs.

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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study 1 Timothy 5:13