1 Timothy 5:12

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1 Timothy 5:10–14 · Berean Standard Bible

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.

11 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.

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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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

1 Corinthians 11:34

If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you come together it will not result in judgment. And when I come, I will give instructions about the remaining matters.

James 3:1

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.

1 Peter 4:17

For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?

Galatians 1:6

I am amazed how quickly you are deserting the One who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—

Revelation 2:4

But I have this against you: You have abandoned your first love.

Revelation 2:5

Therefore, keep in mind how far you have fallen. Repent and perform the deeds you did at first. But if you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place.