1 Timothy 5:12

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

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

In Context

11But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;

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

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 11:34And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that all of you come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come.

James 3:1My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.

Revelation 2:4Nevertheless I have somewhat against you, because you have left your first love. (o. agape)

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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