1 Timothy 5:12

And they are judged because they have been false to their first faith;

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

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

In Context

11But to the younger widows say No: for when their love is turned away from Christ, they have a desire to be married;

13And they get into the way of doing no work, going about from house to house; and not only doing no work, but talking foolishly, being over-interested in the business of others, saying things which they have no right to say.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 11:34If any man is in need of food, let him take his meal in his house; so that you may not come together to your damage. And the rest I will put in order when I come.

James 3:1Do not all be teachers, my brothers, because we teachers will be judged more hardly than others.

Revelation 2:4But I have this against you, that you are turned away from your first love.

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 5:4-17

Directions Concerning Widows. ( a. d. 64.) 3 Honour widows that are widows indeed. 4 But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to show piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God. 5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day. 6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. 7 And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless. 8 But if any provide not… Read the whole commentary →

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