1 Timothy 5:7

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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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    8But if someone does not provide for his own, especially his own family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

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    14to obey this command without fault or failure until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ

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  • Titus 2:4-5
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    4In this way they will train the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children,

    5to 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 5:13-14
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    13And 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.

    14So I want younger women to marry, raise children, and manage a household, in order to give the adversary no opportunity to vilify us.

  • 1 Cor 7:35
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    35I 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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    10And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.

    11Likewise also their wives must be dignified, not slanderous, temperate, faithful in every respect.

  • 1 Tim 5:6
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    6But the one who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives.

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    12In this way you will live a decent life before outsiders and not be in need.

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    3We do not give anyone an occasion for taking an offense in anything, so that no fault may be found with our ministry.

  • 2 Pet 3:14
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    14Exhortation 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.

  • 1 Tim 3:2
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    2The overseer then must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,

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    7showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

    8and 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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    5But the aim of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.

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    15Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that everyone will see your progress.

  • 2 Cor 8:20
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    20We 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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    8He 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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    20Those guilty of sin must be rebuked before all, as a warning to the rest.

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    15So communicate these things with the sort of exhortation or rebuke that carries full authority. Don’t let anyone look down on you.

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    5But if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for the church of God?

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    10not pilfering, but showing all good faith, in order to bring credit to the teaching of God our Savior in everything.

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    15so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without blemish though you live in a crooked and perverse society, in which you shine as lights in the world

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