1 Timothy 5:7
Reinforce these commands, so that they will be beyond reproach.
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Referenced Verses
- 1 Tim 4:11 : 11 Command and teach these things.
- Titus 2:15 : 15 So communicate these things with the sort of exhortation or rebuke that carries full authority. Don’t let anyone look down on you.
- 1 Tim 1:3 : 3 Timothy’s Task in Ephesus As I urged you when I was leaving for Macedonia, stay on in Ephesus to instruct certain people not to spread false teachings,
- 1 Tim 6:17 : 17 Command those who are rich in this world’s goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.
- 2 Tim 4:1 : 1 Charge to Timothy Repeated I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom:
- Titus 1:13 : 13 Such testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply that they may be healthy in the faith
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11 Command and teach these things.
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4 In this way they will train the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children,
5 to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message of God may not be discredited.
- 1 Tim 5:13-142 verses72%
13 And besides that, going around from house to house they learn to be lazy, and they are not only lazy, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things they should not.
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35 I am saying this for your benefit, not to place a limitation on you, but so that without distraction you may give notable and constant service to the Lord.
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10 And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.
11 Likewise also their wives must be dignified, not slanderous, temperate, faithful in every respect.
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6 But the one who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives.
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8 Summary of the Letter This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.
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12 In this way you will live a decent life before outsiders and not be in need.
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14 Exhortation to the Faithful Therefore, dear friends, since you are waiting for these things, strive to be found at peace, without spot or blemish, when you come into his presence.
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2 The overseer then must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,
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7 showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
8 and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, because he has nothing evil to say about us.
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5 But the aim of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.
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15 Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that everyone will see your progress.
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20 We did this as a precaution so that no one should blame us in regard to this generous gift we are administering.
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8 He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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6 Live in the Light Let nobody deceive you with empty words, for because of these things God’s wrath comes on the sons of disobedience.
7 Therefore do not be sharers with them,
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20 Those guilty of sin must be rebuked before all, as a warning to the rest.
21 Before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, I solemnly charge you to carry out these commands without prejudice or favoritism of any kind.
22 Do not lay hands on anyone hastily and so identify with the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
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27 so that he may present the church to himself as glorious– not having a stain or wrinkle, or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.
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3 Honor widows who are truly in need.
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17 Command those who are rich in this world’s goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.
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32 And I want you to be free from concern. An unmarried man is concerned about the things of the Lord, how to please the Lord.
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8 For if these things are really yours and are continually increasing, they will keep you from becoming ineffective and unproductive in your pursuit of knowing our Lord Jesus Christ more intimately.
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24 Final Blessing Now to the one who is able to keep you from falling, and to cause you to stand, rejoicing, without blemish before his glorious presence,
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10 and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress– as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.
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11 But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.
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5 not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God.
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