1 Timothy 5:7
And these things give as commands, that they may be blameless.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.
In Context
6But she who lives in self-indulgence is dead while she lives.
Cross References
1 Timothy 4:11Command and teach these things.
2 Timothy 4:1I solemnly charge you before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom;
Titus 2:15Speak these things, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man disregard you.
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 →