1 Timothy 5:9

Let not a widow be chosen into the number under sixty years old,

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man,

In Context

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.

10having been the wife of one man: in repute for good actions, if she have educated children, if she have entertained strangers, if she have washed the feet of saints, if she have relieved the afflicted, and diligently followed every good work.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:10But those that are married, not I command, but the Lord, that the wife be not separated from her husband;

1 Timothy 3:2A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, sober, prudent, grave,

1 Timothy 5:3Honour widows who are widows indeed.

1 Timothy 5:14I would therefore have the younger widows marry, bear children, manage houshold affairs, and give no occasion to the adversary for reproach.

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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