1 Timothy 5:13
“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.”
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.
For some are already turned aside after Satan.
Cross-References
“To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.”
“For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.”
“He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.”
“Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.”
“And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;”