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1 Timothy 5:6-10 Instructions for Church Leaders

6 But the widow who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives.

7 Give the people these instructions, too, so that no one may be open to blame.

8 If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

9 No widow may be put on the list of widows unless she is over sixty, has been faithful to her husband,

10 and is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the saints, helping those in trouble and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds.

Cross References for 1 Timothy 5:6-10

Ephesians 5:14 - for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, ris... Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:14 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:14

Genesis 2:17 - but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it yo... Click to read the verse Genesis 2:17 Click to read the verse Genesis 2:17

Colossians 2:13 - When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you a... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:13 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:13

Proverbs 29:21 - If a man pampers his servant from youth, he will bring grief in the end. Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:21 Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:21

2 Corinthians 5:14 - For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:14 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:14

Isaiah 22:13 - But see, there is joy and revelry, slaughtering of cattle and killing of sheep, eating of meat ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 22:13 Click to read the verse Isaiah 22:13

Deuteronomy 28:54 - Even the most gentle and sensitive man among you will have no compassion on his own brother or ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 28:54 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 28:54

1 Samuel 25:6 - Say to him: ‘Long life to you! Good health to you and your household! And good health to all th... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:6 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 25:6

Luke 12:19 - And I’ll say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy;... Click to read the verse Luke 12:19 Click to read the verse Luke 12:19

2 Corinthians 5:14-15 - For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Luke 9:60 - Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” Click to read the verse Luke 9:60 Click to read the verse Luke 9:60

Numbers 12:12 - Do not let her be like a stillborn infant coming from its mother’s womb with its flesh half eat... Click to read the verse Numbers 12:12 Click to read the verse Numbers 12:12

Jude 1:12 - These men are blemishes at your love feasts, eating with you without the slightest qualm—shephe... Click to read the verse Jude 1:12 Click to read the verse Jude 1:12

1 Samuel 15:32 - Then Samuel said, “Bring me Agag king of the Amalekites.” Agag came to him confidently, thinkin... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:32 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:32

Ephesians 2:1 - Made Alive in Christ As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:1 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:1

Deuteronomy 28:56 - The most gentle and sensitive woman among you—so sensitive and gentle that she would not ventur... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 28:56 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 28:56

Luke 15:32 - But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again;... Click to read the verse Luke 15:32 Click to read the verse Luke 15:32

2 Timothy 3:4 - treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God— Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:4 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:4

Luke 16:19 - The Rich Man and Lazarus “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and liv... Click to read the verse Luke 16:19 Click to read the verse Luke 16:19

Revelation 18:7 - Give her as much torture and grief as the glory and luxury she gave herself. In her heart she b... Click to read the verse Revelation 18:7 Click to read the verse Revelation 18:7

Lamentations 4:5 - Those who once ate delicacies are destitute in the streets. Those nurtured in purple now lie on... Click to read the verse Lamentations 4:5 Click to read the verse Lamentations 4:5

Isaiah 47:1 - The Fall of Babylon “Go down, sit in the dust, Virgin Daughter of Babylon; sit on the ground wi... Click to read the verse Isaiah 47:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 47:1

James 5:5 - You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves in the day ... Click to read the verse James 5:5 Click to read the verse James 5:5

Luke 15:13 - “Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country an... Click to read the verse Luke 15:13 Click to read the verse Luke 15:13

Ephesians 2:5 - made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:5 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:5

Proverbs 21:17 - He who loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and oil will never be rich. Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:17 Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:17

Job 21:11-15 - They send forth their children as a flock; their little ones dance about. Click to read the verse Job 21:11-15 Click to read the verse Job 21:11-15

Luke 15:24 - For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to c... Click to read the verse Luke 15:24 Click to read the verse Luke 15:24

Jeremiah 6:2 - I will destroy the Daughter of Zion, so beautiful and delicate. Click to read the verse Jeremiah 6:2 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 6:2

Luke 7:25 - If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear expensive... Click to read the verse Luke 7:25 Click to read the verse Luke 7:25

Revelation 3:1 - To the Church in Sardis “To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him... Click to read the verse Revelation 3:1 Click to read the verse Revelation 3:1

Matthew 8:22 - But Jesus told him, “Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead.” Click to read the verse Matthew 8:22 Click to read the verse Matthew 8:22

Amos 6:5-6 - You strum away on your harps like David and improvise on musical instruments. Click to read the verse Amos 6:5-6 Click to read the verse Amos 6:5-6

Psalms 73:5-7 - They are free from the burdens common to man; they are not plagued by human ills. Click to read the verse Psalms 73:5-7 Click to read the verse Psalms 73:5-7