1 Timothy 5:12
“Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.”
Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.
But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;
Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.
And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.
I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.
Related Verses
“Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:”
“But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.”
“For some are already turned aside after Satan.”
“But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;”
“Of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.”