1 Timothy 5:7

and these things charge, that they may be blameless;

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

6and she who is given to luxury, living — hath died;

8and if any one for his own — and especially for those of the household — doth not provide, the faith he hath denied, and than an unbeliever he is worse.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 4:11Charge these things, and teach;

2 Timothy 4:1I do fully testify, then, before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who is about to judge living and dead at his manifestation and his reign —

Titus 2:15these things be speaking, and exhorting, and convicting, with all charge; let no one 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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