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1 Timothy 5:7

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

What does 1 Timothy 5:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “These things also command, that they may be without reproach.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

These things also command, that they may be without reproach.
1 Timothy 5:7 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Timothy 5

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
4But if any widow hath children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to requite their parents: for this is acceptable in the sight of God.
5Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, hath her hope set on God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.
6But she that giveth herself to pleasure is dead while she liveth.
7These things also command, that they may be without reproach.
8But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.
9Let none be enrolled as a widow under threescore years old, [having been] the wife of one man,
10well reported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath used hospitality to strangers, if she hath washed the saints` feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And these things give in charge, etc.] Concerning rebuking persons of a different age and sex, and concerning the maintenance of widows; and particularly that children provide for their parents when helpless; and that widows trust in God, and give themselves to prayer and supplication, and not live in sin: that they may be blameless; before men, and in the view of the world, and not be chargeable with any notorious crime; though none are without blame in themselves, and before God, but as considered in Christ Jesus.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“these things--just now spoken (Ti1 5:5-6). that they may be blameless--namely, the widows supported by the Church.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And these things give in charge - Announce, or declare these things, to wit, particularly respecting the duty of children to their widowed mothers, and the proper duty of those who are widows. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“That they - That is, the widows. 1 Timothy 5:8”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Ti1 1:3, Ti1 4:11, Ti1 6:17; Ti2 4:1; Tit 1:13, Tit 2:15 1 Timothy 5:8”
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