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1 Timothy 5:11

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9 A widow should be enrolled if she is at least sixty years old, the wife of one man,

10 and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.

But refuse to enroll younger widows. For when their passions draw them away from Christ, they will want to marry,

12 and thus will incur judgment because they are setting aside their first faith.

13 At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, discussing things they should not mention.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
But refuse to enroll younger widows. For when their passions draw them away from Christ, they will want to marry,
KJV
But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;
WEB
But refuse younger widows, for when they have grown wanton against Christ, they desire to marry,
ASV
But younger widows refuse: for when they have waxed wanton against Christ, they desire to marry;
DARBY
But younger widows decline; for when they grow wanton against Christ, they desire to marry,
BLB
But refuse younger widows; for when they might grow wanton against Christ, they want to marry,
ÅB
Men yngre enker skal du avvise; for når de i kjødelig lyst sviker Kristus, vil de gifte seg,
OTB
Men nekt å innskrive yngre enker, for når de føler fysiske lyster som fjerner dem fra Kristus, ønsker de å gifte seg,
B1930
Men yngre enker skal du avvise; for når de i kjødelig lyst sviker Kristus, vil de gifte sig,

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 1 Timothy 5:14

    So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander.

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  • Hosea 13:6

    When they had pasture, they became satisfied; when they were satisfied, their hearts became proud, and as a result they forgot Me.

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  • James 5:5

    You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened your hearts in the day of slaughter.

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  • Isaiah 3:16

    The LORD also says: “Because the daughters of Zion are haughty— walking with heads held high and wanton eyes, prancing and skipping as they go, jingling the bracelets on their ankles—

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  • 1 Corinthians 7:39–40

    A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord.

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  • 1 Timothy 5:9

    A widow should be enrolled if she is at least sixty years old, the wife of one man,

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  • Deuteronomy 32:15

    But Jeshurun grew fat and kicked— becoming fat, bloated, and gorged. He abandoned the God who made him and scorned the Rock of his salvation.

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  • 1 Timothy 4:3

    They will prohibit marriage and require abstinence from certain foods that God has created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

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