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1 Timothy 5:11

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

10 Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;

12 Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.

13 And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

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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

    I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

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  • Hosea 13:6

    According to their pasture, so were they filled; they were filled, and their heart was exalted; therefore have they forgotten me.

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  • James 5:5

    Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been wanton; ye have nourished your hearts, as in a day of slaughter.

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  • Isaiah 3:16

    Moreover the LORD saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet:

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  • 1 Corinthians 7:39–40

    The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.

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  • 1 Timothy 5:9

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

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  • Deuteronomy 32:15

    But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation.

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  • 1 Timothy 4:3

    Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.

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