I Timothy 5:9
The Scripture
(9) Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man,
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 5:3I Timothy 5:4I Timothy 5:11I Timothy 5:14Luke 2:36Luke 2:37I Timothy 3:2I Timothy 3:12I Corinthians 7:10I Corinthians 7:11I Corinthians 7:39I Corinthians 7:40
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