1 Timothy 5:7

These things give in charge, that they may be blameless.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.

In Context

6But she that indulgeth to luxury, is dead while she liveth.

8But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own family, he hath renounced the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 4:11These things declare and teach.

2 Timothy 4:1I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at his appearing, in his kingdom;

Titus 2:15These things speak, and exhort; and reprove offenders with all authority: that none may despise thee.

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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