I Timothy 5:14
The Scripture
(14) I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
First Timothy 5 instructs Timothy on treating church members like family and honoring widows who are truly in need. It sets guidelines for widow support, favoring family care over church support for younger widows, and affirms that elders who lead and teach well deserve double honor. The chapter closes with rules for handling accusations against elders and personal advice for Timothy's health.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
I Timothy 2:8I Timothy 5:11I Timothy 4:3I Corinthians 7:8I Corinthians 7:9Hebrews 13:4Genesis 18:6Genesis 18:9Proverbs 14:1Proverbs 31:27Proverbs 31:28Proverbs 31:29
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