1 Timothy 5:12
and are therefore to be condemned, because they violate their first faith.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.
In Context
11But the younger widows refuse: for when they grow wanton against Christ, they will needs marry:
Cross References
1 Corinthians 11:34and if any one be hungry, let him eat at home, that ye may not come together to your condemnation. And as to other things, I will set them in order when I come.
James 3:1My brethren, be not many teachers, knowing that we who are such shall pass a stricter trial than others: for in many things we all offend;
Revelation 2:4Yet I have somewhat against thee; for thou hast left thy 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 →