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1 Timothy 5:10 and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.

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(Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_timothy/5.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />and is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the Lord&#8217s people, helping those in trouble and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_timothy/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />She must be well respected by everyone because of the good she has done. Has she brought up her children well? Has she been kind to strangers and served other believers humbly? Has she helped those who are in trouble? Has she always been ready to do good?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_timothy/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_timothy/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_timothy/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />being borne witness to in good works: if she has brought up children, if she has entertained strangers, if she has washed <i>the</i> feet of the saints, if she has imparted relief <i>to those</i> being oppressed, if she has followed after every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_timothy/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_timothy/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints&#8217; feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_timothy/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />having a reputation for good works; <i>and</i> if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints&#8217; feet, if she has assisted those in distress, <i>and</i> if she has devoted herself to every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_timothy/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />having a reputation for good works; and if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints&#8217 feet, if she has assisted those in distress, and if she has devoted herself to every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_timothy/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />having a reputation for good works; <i>and</i> if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints&#8217; feet, if she has assisted those in distress, <i>and</i> if she has devoted herself to every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_timothy/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />having a reputation for good works; if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints&#8217; feet, if she has assisted those in affliction, if she has devoted herself to every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_timothy/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and has a reputation for good deeds; [she is eligible] if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the feet of the saints (God&#8217;s people), if she has assisted the distressed, and has devoted herself to doing good in every way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_timothy/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and is well known for good works &#8212;that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints&#8217; feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_timothy/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and is well known for good works&#8212;that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints&#8217 feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_timothy/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />well 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_timothy/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />She must also be well-known for doing all sorts of good things, such as raising children, giving food to strangers, welcoming God's people into her home, helping people in need, and always making herself useful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_timothy/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />well 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_timothy/5.htm">GOD'S WORD&reg; Translation</a></span><br />People should tell about the good things she has done: raising children, being hospitable, taking care of believers' needs, helping the suffering, or always doing good things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_timothy/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and have a reputation for good deeds: a woman who brought up her children well, received strangers in her home, performed humble duties for other Christians, helped people in trouble, and devoted herself to doing good. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_timothy/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />She must be well known for her good actions as a woman who has raised children, welcomed strangers, washed the saints' feet, helped the suffering, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_timothy/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_timothy/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_timothy/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Well reported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath lodged strangers, if she hath washed the saints' feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_timothy/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />She must have been true to her one husband, and well reported of for good deeds, as having brought up children, received strangers hospitably, washed the feet of God's people, given relief to the distressed, and devoted herself to good works of every kind.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_timothy/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_timothy/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints&#8217; feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_timothy/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />being testified to in good works: if she brought up children, if she entertained strangers, if she washed holy ones&#8217; feet, if she relieved those in tribulation, if she followed after every good work;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_timothy/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />being borne witness to in good works: if she has brought up children, if she has entertained strangers, if she has washed <i>the</i> feet of the saints, if she has imparted relief <i>to those</i> being oppressed, if she has followed after every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_timothy/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> in good works being testified to: if she brought up children, if she entertained strangers, if saints' feet she washed, if those in tribulation she relieved, if every good work she followed after;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_timothy/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Testified of in good works; if she have brought up children, if she lodged strangers, if she washed the feet of the holy, if she relieved the pressed, if she followed every good work.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_timothy/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Having testimony for her good works, if she have brought up children, if she have received to harbour, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have ministered to them that suffer tribulation, if she have diligently followed every good work. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_timothy/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />who has testimony of her good works: whether she has educated children, or has provided hospitality, or has washed the feet of the saints, or has ministered to those suffering tribulation, or has pursued any kind of good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_timothy/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />with a reputation for good works, namely, that she has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the holy ones, helped those in distress, involved herself in every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_timothy/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />she must be well attested for her good works, as one who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints&#8217; feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_timothy/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And well spoken of for good works; if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the feet of the saints, if she has comforted the distressed, if she has been diligent in every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_timothy/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And she has a testimony of good works, if she has raised children, if she has received strangers, if she has washed the feet of the Saints, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has walked in every good work.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_timothy/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />having a good reputation for good works; if she has borne children, if she has entertained strangers, if she has washed the saints feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_timothy/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />being witness in beautiful works; if she has brought up children, if she has entertained strangers, if she has washed the feet of saints, if she has succored those in tribulation, if she has followed in every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_timothy/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />bringing attestation of her good works; that she hath well educated her children, that she hath been hospitable to strangers, that she hath washed the saints feet, that she hath assisted the afflicted, that she hath followed diligently every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_timothy/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />such as have been recommended by their good actions, by the education of their children, by their hospitality, by their officiousness to the faithful, by relieving the afflicted, and by the practice of every virtue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_timothy/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />She must have been true to her one husband, and well reported of for good deeds, as having brought up children, received strangers hospitably, washed the feet of God's people, given relief to the distressed, and devoted herself to good works of every kind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_timothy/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />noted for good works; if she nourished children, if she used hospitality, if she washed the saints' feet, if she relieved those in tribulation, if she diligently followed every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_timothy/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />having been the wife of one man: in repute for good actions, if she have educated children, if she have entertained strangers, if she have washed the feet of saints, if she have relieved the afflicted, and diligently followed every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_timothy/5-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EkcLX59OJyU?start=686" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_timothy/5.htm">Support for Widows</a></span><br>&#8230;<span class="reftext">9</span>A widow should be enrolled if she is at least sixty years old, the wife of one man, <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3140.htm" title="3140: martyroumen&#275; (V-PPM/P-NFS) -- To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify.">and well known</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">for</a> <a href="/greek/2570.htm" title="2570: kalois (Adj-DNP) -- Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous.">good</a> <a href="/greek/2041.htm" title="2041: ergois (N-DNP) -- From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.">deeds</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">such as</a> <a href="/greek/5044.htm" title="5044: eteknotroph&#275;sen (V-AIA-3S) -- To bring up children, rear young. From a compound of teknon and trepho; to be a childrearer, i.e. Fulfil the duties of a female parent.">bringing up children,</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3580.htm" title="3580: exenodoch&#275;sen (V-AIA-3S) -- To entertain strangers, practice hospitality. From a compound of xenos and dechomai; to be hospitable.">entertaining strangers,</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3538.htm" title="3538: enipsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To wash; mid. I wash my own (hands, etc.). To cleanse; ceremonially, to perform ablution.">washing</a> <a href="/greek/4228.htm" title="4228: podas (N-AMP) -- The foot. A primary word; a foot.">the feet</a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: hagi&#333;n (Adj-GMP) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">of the saints,</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1884.htm" title="1884: ep&#275;rkesen (V-AIA-3S) -- To aid, relieve, do service, render help, be strong enough for. From epi and arkeo; to avail for, i.e. Help.">imparting relief</a> <a href="/greek/2346.htm" title="2346: thlibomenois (V-PPM/P-DMP) -- (a) I make narrow (strictly: by pressure); I press upon, (b) I persecute, press hard. Akin to the base of tribos; to crowd.">to the afflicted,</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/1872.htm" title="1872: ep&#275;kolouth&#275;sen (V-AIA-3S) -- To follow close after, accompany, dog; I imitate, pursue, be studious of. From epi and akoloutheo; to accompany.">devoting herself to</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panti (Adj-DNS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">every</a> <a href="/greek/18.htm" title="18: agath&#333; (Adj-DNS) -- A primary word; good.">good</a> <a href="/greek/2041.htm" title="2041: erg&#333; (N-DNS) -- From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.">work.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">11</span>But refuse to enroll younger widows. For when their passions draw them away from Christ, they will want to marry,&#8230;<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> &middot; <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/31-20.htm">Proverbs 31:20</a></span><br />She opens her arms to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Acts 9:36-39</a></span><br />In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity. / At that time, however, she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upper room. / Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to urge him, &#8220;Come to us without delay.&#8221; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/2-3.htm">Titus 2:3-5</a></span><br />Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good. / In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children, / to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a></span><br />For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.&#8217; / Then the righteous will answer Him, &#8216;Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a></span><br />Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a></span><br />Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-9.htm">1 Peter 4:9</a></span><br />Show hospitality to one another without complaining.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10</a></span><br />Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-27.htm">James 1:27</a></span><br />Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/7-44.htm">Luke 7:44-46</a></span><br />And turning toward the woman, He said to Simon, &#8220;Do you see this woman? When I entered your house, you did not give Me water for My feet, but she wet My feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. / You did not greet Me with a kiss, but she has not stopped kissing My feet since I arrived. / You did not anoint My head with oil, but she has anointed My feet with perfume.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17-18</a></span><br />If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-4.htm">Philippians 2:4</a></span><br />Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-28.htm">Ephesians 4:28</a></span><br />He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-1.htm">Genesis 18:1-8</a></span><br />Then the LORD appeared to Abraham by the Oaks of Mamre in the heat of the day, while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent. / And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground. / &#8220;My lord,&#8221; said Abraham, &#8220;if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-8.htm">2 Kings 4:8-10</a></span><br />One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. / Then the woman said to her husband, &#8220;Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. / Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.&#8221;</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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.</p><p class="hdg">reported.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/3-7.htm">1 Timothy 3:7</a></b></br> Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3</a></b></br> Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/10-22.htm">Acts 10:22</a></b></br> And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.</p><p class="hdg">good.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/5-25.htm">1 Timothy 5:25</a></b></br> Likewise also the good works <i>of some</i> are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/2-10.htm">1 Timothy 2:10</a></b></br> But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">1 Timothy 6:18</a></b></br> That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;</p><p class="hdg">if she have brought.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_timothy/1-5.htm">2 Timothy 1:5</a></b></br> When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_timothy/3-15.htm">2 Timothy 3:15</a></b></br> And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.</p><p class="hdg">if she have lodged.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/16-14.htm">Acts 16:14,15</a></b></br> And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard <i>us</i>: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul&#8230; </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a></b></br> Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a></b></br> Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.</p><p class="hdg">washed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/18-4.htm">Genesis 18:4</a></b></br> Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/19-2.htm">Genesis 19:2</a></b></br> And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/24-32.htm">Genesis 24:32</a></b></br> And the man came into the house: and he ungirded his camels, and gave straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet, and the men's feet that <i>were</i> with him.</p><p class="hdg">if she have relieved.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_thessalonians/1-7.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-4.htm">Approved</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-15.htm">Assisted</a> <a href="/acts/2-22.htm">Attested</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-4.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-10.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/philippians/3-19.htm">Devoted</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-12.htm">Diligently</a> <a href="/philippians/2-26.htm">Distressed</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-15.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-6.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-5.htm">God's</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-4.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-6.htm">Herself</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-2.htm">Hospitable</a> <a href="/acts/28-7.htm">Hospitably</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-2.htm">Hospitality</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-9.htm">Husband</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-8.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/acts/18-3.htm">Lodged</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-4.htm">Received</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-7.htm">Relief</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-13.htm">Relieved</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-6.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-7.htm">Reputation</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-13.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-16.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-2.htm">Strangers</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-9.htm">True.</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-11.htm">Washed</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-10.htm">Work</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-10.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/11-25.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm">Approved</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">Assisted</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-3.htm">Attested</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-14.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-25.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/exodus/22-20.htm">Devoted</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-17.htm">Diligently</a> <a href="/james/5-15.htm">Distressed</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-13.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-10.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-21.htm">God's</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">Good</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-11.htm">Herself</a> <a href="/titus/1-8.htm">Hospitable</a> <a href="/acts/28-7.htm">Hospitably</a> <a href="/titus/1-8.htm">Hospitality</a> <a href="/titus/1-6.htm">Husband</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-3.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/genesis/24-54.htm">Lodged</a> <a href="/titus/1-9.htm">Received</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-16.htm">Relief</a> <a href="/job/16-6.htm">Relieved</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-12.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/revelation/3-1.htm">Reputation</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-10.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-10.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/titus/1-8.htm">Strangers</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-19.htm">True.</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-22.htm">Washed</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-13.htm">Work</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-25.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">1 Timothy 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_timothy/5-1.htm">Rules to be observed in reproving.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_timothy/5-3.htm">Of widows.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">Of elders.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_timothy/5-23.htm">A precept for Timothy's health.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_timothy/5-24.htm">Some men's sins go before unto judgment, and some men's follow after.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the early church, a widow's character was crucial for her to receive support from the congregation. The emphasis on "good deeds" aligns with the broader biblical teaching that faith is demonstrated through actions (<a href="/james/2-14.htm">James 2:14-26</a>). The early church valued practical expressions of faith, reflecting Jesus' teachings in <a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Matthew 5:16</a> about letting one's light shine before others.<p><b>such as bringing up children</b><br>Raising children is highlighted as a significant good deed, reflecting the biblical value placed on family and the nurturing of the next generation in the faith. <a href="/proverbs/22-6.htm">Proverbs 22:6</a> underscores the importance of training a child in the way they should go. In the cultural context of the time, women were primarily responsible for the upbringing of children, and this role was seen as a vital contribution to the community's spiritual health.<p><b>entertaining strangers</b><br>Hospitality was a critical virtue in the ancient world, especially within the Christian community. The practice of entertaining strangers is rooted in the Old Testament, where Abraham's hospitality to three visitors (<a href="/genesis/18.htm">Genesis 18:1-8</a>) is a notable example. In the New Testament, <a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a> encourages believers to show hospitality, as some have entertained angels without knowing it. This practice was essential for the spread of the Gospel, as itinerant preachers and missionaries relied on the hospitality of believers.<p><b>washing the feet of the saints</b><br>This phrase refers to a humble act of service, echoing Jesus' own actions in <a href="/john/13.htm">John 13:1-17</a>, where He washed His disciples' feet as an example of servanthood. In the cultural context, foot washing was a necessary and menial task due to the dusty roads and sandals worn at the time. By performing this act, a widow demonstrated humility and a servant's heart, embodying the teachings of Christ.<p><b>imparting relief to the afflicted</b><br>Providing relief to those in distress reflects the biblical mandate to care for the needy and oppressed. <a href="/isaiah/58-6.htm">Isaiah 58:6-7</a> and <a href="/james/1-27.htm">James 1:27</a> both emphasize the importance of caring for the afflicted as a true expression of faith. In the early church, this would have included acts of charity and support for those suffering from poverty, illness, or persecution, aligning with the church's mission to be a source of hope and help.<p><b>and devoting herself to every good work</b><br>This final phrase encapsulates a life dedicated to service and righteousness. It suggests a comprehensive commitment to living out one's faith through actions, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/2-10.htm">Ephesians 2:10</a>, which states that believers are created in Christ Jesus for good works. This devotion is a reflection of the transformative power of the Gospel, calling believers to a life of active faith and service, following the example of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a></b><br>A young pastor and prot&#233;g&#233; of the Apostle Paul, to whom this letter is addressed. Timothy was leading the church in Ephesus and was given instructions on church leadership and care for various groups within the church.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The Apostle who authored this letter, providing guidance and instruction to Timothy on how to manage church affairs, including the care of widows.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/widows.htm">Widows</a></b><br>The specific group being addressed in this passage. Paul outlines the qualifications for widows who are to be supported by the church, emphasizing their character and good works.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a></b><br>The city where Timothy was stationed as a church leader. It was a major center of early Christianity and a place where Paul had previously ministered.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a></b><br>The broader context in which these instructions were given, highlighting the communal and supportive nature of the early Christian community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_good_works.htm">The Importance of Good Works</a></b><br>Good works are a testament to one's faith and character. They are not the means of salvation but the evidence of a transformed life in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_women_in_the_church.htm">Role of Women in the Church</a></b><br>Women have a significant role in the church, as demonstrated by their acts of service and hospitality. Their contributions are vital to the health and growth of the Christian community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hospitality_as_a_christian_virtue.htm">Hospitality as a Christian Virtue</a></b><br>Hospitality is a key aspect of Christian living, reflecting God's love and welcoming nature. It involves opening one's home and heart to others, especially those in need.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/service_and_humility.htm">Service and Humility</a></b><br>Serving others, even in humble tasks like washing feet, is a reflection of Christ's example. It requires humility and a willingness to put others before oneself.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/supporting_those_in_distress.htm">Supporting Those in Distress</a></b><br>The church is called to support and care for those in distress, providing practical help and emotional support as a demonstration of Christ's love.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_timothy_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Timothy 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_midlife_crisis.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on a midlife crisis?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_it_right_to_worship_saints_mary.htm">Is worshiping saints and Mary appropriate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_marital_sex.htm">What defines the Christian Church?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/church_hierarchy_structure.htm">What is the church hierarchy structure?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_timothy/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) <span class= "bld">Well reported of for good works.</span>--Not only must men have no evil to say of her, but she must be well known for her good works, for her kindly willingness to help the weary and heavy-laden ones of the world.<p><span class= "bld">If she have brought up children.</span>--This title to honour must be understood quite in a general sense. It must not, of course, be supposed that St. Paul deemed it necessary to exclude from the order of presbyteral widows the childless mothers. Only the candidate for admission must be well known as one who loves children, and would be ready and willing gladly to discharge any public duties to the little orphan ones of the flock who might be intrusted to her care.<p><span class= "bld">If she have lodged strangers.</span>--If, even in a comparatively humble state, she have been always mindful of the sacred rites of hospitality, a virtue perhaps even more valued in the East than in the more reserved Western countries. In the early days of the new faith, the readiness to entertain and welcome Christian strangers seems to have been an especial characteristic of believers in Jesus of Nazareth.<p><span class= "bld">If she have washed the saints' feet.</span>--Not perhaps to be understood literally, though the act of the Lord on the night before the Cross had invested this act of common hospitality with a peculiar halo of love and devotion. The woman who was to be admitted into the fellowship of this honoured order must be well known as one who had never shrunk from any act of devoted love, however painful or seemingly degrading.<p><span class= "bld">If she have relieved the afflicted.</span>--Not merely, or even chiefly, by alms, but by all kindly and sisterly encouragement: ever ready to mourn with those that mourn, deeming none too low or too degraded for her friendship, none out of the reach of her sisterly help and counsel.<p><span class= "bld">If she have diligently followed every good work.</span>--This sums up the beautiful character to be sought for in the candidates for membership in this chosen woman's band. She must be known not merely as a mother and a wife, who had well and faithfully performed the womanly duties of her home life, but men must speak of her as one who had diligently and lovingly sought out the rough places of the world, and who, with a brave and patient self-denial, with a sweet and touching self-forgetfulness, had set herself to perform those kind, good actions the Master loves so well.<p>In the <span class= "ital">Shepherd of Hermas, </span>written about A.D. 150, some eighty years after St. Paul wrote this letter to Timothy, we have probably an example of one of these honoured widows in the person of Grapte, whose task it was to teach the widows and orphans of the Roman Church the meaning of certain prophecies. The authorship of the <span class= "ital">Shepherd</span> has also been ascribed to the Hermas mentioned in <a href="/romans/16-14.htm" title="Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brothers which are with them.">Romans 16:14</a>. It belongs, however, more probably to the middle of the second century, as stated above.<p>The criticism which dwells on this celebrated passage, containing St. Paul's rules for admission into the order of presbyteral widows, and which finds in it subject matter belonging to a date later than the age of St. Paul and Timothy, forgets that, dating from the days when Jesus of Nazareth walked on earth, women had been enrolling themselves among His foremost followers, and had been sharing in the toils and enterprises of His most zealous disciples. We find the Marys and other holy women associated with "His own" in the days of the earthly ministry; they were foremost in the work done to the person of the sacred dead. We hear of them after the Resurrection repeatedly in the Jerusalem Church of the first days. It was the neglect of some of the Hebrew widows which led to the foundation of the deacon's order. Dorcas, before ten years of the Church's life had passed, appears to have presided over a charitable company of women at Lydda. Dorcas, no doubt, was but one out of many doing, in different centres, a similar work. Priscilla, the wife of Aquila, the wandering tent-maker of Pontus, early in St. Paul's career evidently took a leading part in organising congregations of Christians. Lydia, the purple seller of Thyatira, was prominent in developing the Philippian Church. Phebe, under the title of the Deaconess of Cenchrea, was the official bearer of St. Paul's famous letter to the Roman Church. This passage, dwelling on the growing organisation for women's work at Ephesus, tells us more, certainly, than the scattered incidental allusions of the Acts and earlier Epistles. But the words of St. Paul speak only of the natural results and development of a great movement, which, dating from the earthly days of the ministry of Christ, was destined to give women a new position among the workers of the world.<p>The Ephesian organisation here regulated by the Apostle is nothing more than we should expect to find after thirty or thirty-two years of female effort in the Master's cause.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_timothy/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="accented">Hath</span> for <span class="accented">have</span>, A.V. (five times); <span class="accented">used hospitality to</span> for <span class="accented">lodged</span>, A.V. <span class="cmt_word">Well reported of</span> (<span class="greek">&#x3bc;&#x3b1;&#x3c1;&#x3c4;&#x3c5;&#x3c1;&#x3bf;&#x3c5;&#x3bc;&#x1f73;&#x3bd;&#x3b7;</span>; see <a href="/1_timothy/3-7.htm">1 Timothy 3:7</a> and note). This use is frequent in the Epistle to the Hebrews (<a href="/hebrews/7-8.htm">Hebrews 7:8</a>; <a href="/hebrews/11-2.htm">Hebrews 11:2, 4, 5, 39</a>), also in <a href="/3_john/1-6.htm">3 John 1:6, 12</a>. <span class="cmt_word">Good works</span> (<span class="greek">&#x1f14;&#x3c1;&#x3b3;&#x3bf;&#x3b9;&#x3c2;&#x20;&#x3ba;&#x3b1;&#x3bb;&#x3bf;&#x1fd6;&#x3c2;</span>). The phrase occurs frequently in the pastoral Epistles, both in the singular and in the plural (<a href="/1_timothy/2-10.htm">1 Timothy 2:10</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/3-1.htm">1 Timothy 3:1</a>; in this verse; ver. 25; 6:18; <a href="/2_timothy/2-21.htm">2 Timothy 2:21</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/3-17.htm">2 Timothy 3:17</a>; <a href="/titus/1-16.htm">Titus 1:16</a>; <a href="/titus/2-7.htm">Titus 2:7, 14</a>; <a href="/titus/3-1.htm">Titus 3:1, 8, 14</a>). Our Lord had first used the phrase, and taught how "good works" were to be the distinctive marks of his disciples (<a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Matthew 5:16</a>), as they were evidences of his own mission (<a href="/john/10-32.htm">John 10:32, 33</a>). It denotes all kinds of good <span class="accented">actions</span> as distinguished from <span class="accented">sentiments</span>. Love, <span class="accented">e.g.</span> is not a <span class="accented">good work</span>. Feeding the hungry and clothing the naked and visiting the sick are <span class="accented">good works</span> (see <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35</a>, etc.). <span class="cmt_word">Brought up children</span> (<span class="greek">&#x1f10;&#x3c4;&#x3b5;&#x3ba;&#x3bd;&#x3bf;&#x3c4;&#x3c1;&#x1f7b;&#x3c6;&#x3b7;&#x3c3;&#x3b5;&#x3bd;</span>); only here in the New Testament or LXX., but found, as well as <span class="greek">&#x3c4;&#x3b5;&#x3ba;&#x3bd;&#x3bf;&#x3c4;&#x3c1;&#x3bf;&#x3c6;&#x1f77;&#x3b1;</span>, in Aristotle. The word must mean "brought up children of her own," because <span class="greek">&#x3c4;&#x1f73;&#x3ba;&#x3bd;&#x3bf;&#x3bd;</span> does not mean "a child" with reference to its age, but "a child" with reference to its parent who bare it. The only apparent exception in Holy Scripture is <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-7.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:7</a>, where the nurse's <span class="accented">alumni</span> are called "her own children," but obviously this is no rent exception. The classical usage is the same. We must, therefore, understand the apostle here to mean "if she hath brought up her children well and carefully, and been a good mother to them." The precept corresponds to that laid down for an <span class="greek">&#x1f10;&#x3c0;&#x1f77;&#x3c3;&#x3ba;&#x3bf;&#x3c0;&#x3bf;&#x3c2;</span> in <a href="/1_timothy/3-4.htm">1 Timothy 3:4</a>. Possibly, as Grotius suggests, a contrast may be intended with the conduct of some heathen mothers, who, if they were very poor, exposed their children. <span class="cmt_word">Used hospitality to</span> (<span class="greek">&#x1f10;&#x3be;&#x3b5;&#x3bd;&#x3bf;&#x3b4;&#x1f79;&#x3c7;&#x3b7;&#x3c3;&#x3b5;&#x3bd;</span>); only here in the New Testament or LXX., but, as well as <span class="greek">&#x3be;&#x3b5;&#x3bd;&#x3bf;&#x3b4;&#x1f79;&#x3ba;&#x3bf;&#x3c2;</span> and <span class="greek">&#x3be;&#x3b5;&#x3bd;&#x3bf;&#x3b4;&#x3bf;&#x3c7;&#x1f77;&#x3b1;</span>, not uncommon in classical Greek. The common form in the New Testament is <span class="greek">&#x3be;&#x3b5;&#x3bd;&#x1f77;&#x3b6;&#x3b5;&#x3b9;&#x3bd;</span>. (For the inculcation of hospitality, see <a href="/1_timothy/3-2.htm">1 Timothy 3:2</a>, note, and <a href="/3_john/1.htm">3 John 1:5</a>.) <span class="cmt_word">Washed the saints' feet</span> (see <a href="/john/13-5.htm">John 13:5-8</a>; and comp. <a href="/luke/7-44.htm">Luke 7:44</a>, where the omission to provide water to wash the feet of a guest is reprobated as inhospitable). <span class="cmt_word">The saints</span> (<a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Hath relieved</span> (<span class="greek">&#x1f10;&#x3c0;&#x1f75;&#x3c1;&#x3ba;&#x3b5;&#x3c3;&#x3b5;&#x3bd;</span>); only here and twice in ver. 16 in the New Testament, and. in 1 Macc. 8:26 and Romans 11:35; but common in classical Greek. <span class="cmt_word">The afflicted</span> (<span class="greek">&#x3c4;&#x3bf;&#x1fd6;&#x3c2;</span> <span class="greek">&#x3b8;&#x3bb;&#x3b9;&#x3b2;&#x3bf;&#x3bc;&#x3b5;&#x3bd;&#x3bf;&#x3b9;&#x3c2;</span>); used of any kind of trouble or afflictions (<span class="greek">&#x3b8;&#x3bb;&#x1f77;&#x3c8;&#x3b9;&#x3c2;</span>); compare, for the precept, <a href="/romans/13.htm">Romans 13</a>:15. <span class="cmt_word">Diligently followed</span> (<span class="greek">&#x1f10;&#x3c0;&#x3b7;&#x3ba;&#x3bf;&#x3bb;&#x3bf;&#x1f7b;&#x3b8;&#x3b7;&#x3c3;&#x3b5;</span>; comp. <a href="/1_peter/2-21.htm">1 Peter 2:21</a>). The idea is somewhat similar to that of "pressing on toward the goal," in <a href="/philippians/3-14.htm">Philippians 3:14</a> (see also ver. 12, where <span class="greek">&#x3b4;&#x3b9;&#x1f7d;&#x3ba;&#x3c9;</span> is rendered in A.V., "I follow after"). Good work. Here <span class="greek">&#x1f14;&#x3c1;&#x3b3;&#x1ff3;&#x20;&#x1f00;&#x3b3;&#x3b1;&#x3b8;&#x1ff7;</span>, as in <a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Acts 9:36</a>; <a href="/romans/2-7.htm">Romans 2:7, 10</a>; <a href="/romans/13-3.htm">Romans 13:3</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8</a>; <a href="/ephesians/2-10.htm">Ephesians 2:10</a>; and frequently in the pastoral Epistles (<a href="/1_timothy/2-10.htm">1 Timothy 2:10</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_timothy/5-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[and] well known</span><br /><span class="grk">&#956;&#945;&#961;&#964;&#965;&#961;&#959;&#965;&#956;&#941;&#957;&#951;</span> <span class="translit">(martyroumen&#275;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3140.htm">Strong's 3140: </a> </span><span class="str2">To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7952;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">good</span><br /><span class="grk">&#954;&#945;&#955;&#959;&#8150;&#962;</span> <span class="translit">(kalois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Dative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2570.htm">Strong's 2570: </a> </span><span class="str2">Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">deeds</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7956;&#961;&#947;&#959;&#953;&#962;</span> <span class="translit">(ergois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2041.htm">Strong's 2041: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[such as]</span><br /><span class="grk">&#949;&#7984;</span> <span class="translit">(ei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> </span><span class="str2">If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bringing up children,</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7952;&#964;&#949;&#954;&#957;&#959;&#964;&#961;&#972;&#966;&#951;&#963;&#949;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(eteknotroph&#275;sen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5044.htm">Strong's 5044: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bring up children, rear young. From a compound of teknon and trepho; to be a childrearer, i.e. Fulfil the duties of a female parent.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">entertaining strangers,</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7952;&#958;&#949;&#957;&#959;&#948;&#972;&#967;&#951;&#963;&#949;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(exenodoch&#275;sen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3580.htm">Strong's 3580: </a> </span><span class="str2">To entertain strangers, practice hospitality. From a compound of xenos and dechomai; to be hospitable.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">washing</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7956;&#957;&#953;&#968;&#949;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(enipsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3538.htm">Strong's 3538: </a> </span><span class="str2">To wash; mid. I wash my own (hands, etc.). To cleanse; ceremonially, to perform ablution.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] feet</span><br /><span class="grk">&#960;&#972;&#948;&#945;&#962;</span> <span class="translit">(podas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4228.htm">Strong's 4228: </a> </span><span class="str2">The foot. A primary word; a 'foot'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the saints,</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7937;&#947;&#943;&#969;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(hagi&#333;n)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> </span><span class="str2">Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">imparting relief</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7952;&#960;&#942;&#961;&#954;&#949;&#963;&#949;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(ep&#275;rkesen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1884.htm">Strong's 1884: </a> </span><span class="str2">To aid, relieve, do service, render help, be strong enough for. From epi and arkeo; to avail for, i.e. Help.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the afflicted,</span><br /><span class="grk">&#952;&#955;&#953;&#946;&#959;&#956;&#941;&#957;&#959;&#953;&#962;</span> <span class="translit">(thlibomenois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2346.htm">Strong's 2346: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I make narrow (strictly: by pressure); I press upon, (b) I persecute, press hard. Akin to the base of tribos; to crowd.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and]</span><br /><span class="grk">&#949;&#7984;</span> <span class="translit">(ei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> </span><span class="str2">If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">devoting herself to</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7952;&#960;&#951;&#954;&#959;&#955;&#959;&#973;&#952;&#951;&#963;&#949;&#957;</span> <span class="translit">(ep&#275;kolouth&#275;sen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1872.htm">Strong's 1872: </a> </span><span class="str2">To follow close after, accompany, dog; I imitate, pursue, be studious of. From epi and akoloutheo; to accompany.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">every</span><br /><span class="grk">&#960;&#945;&#957;&#964;&#8054;</span> <span class="translit">(panti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">good</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7936;&#947;&#945;&#952;&#8183;</span> <span class="translit">(agath&#333;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_18.htm">Strong's 18: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary word; 'good'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">work.</span><br /><span class="grk">&#7956;&#961;&#947;&#8179;</span> <span class="translit">(erg&#333;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2041.htm">Strong's 2041: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_timothy/5-10.htm">1 Timothy 5:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_timothy/5-10.htm">1 Timothy 5:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_timothy/5-10.htm">1 Timothy 5:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_timothy/5-10.htm">1 Timothy 5:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_timothy/5-10.htm">1 Timothy 5:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_timothy/5-10.htm">1 Timothy 5:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_timothy/5-10.htm">1 Timothy 5:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_timothy/5-10.htm">1 Timothy 5:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_timothy/5-10.htm">1 Timothy 5:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_timothy/5-10.htm">1 Timothy 5:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_timothy/5-10.htm">NT Letters: 1 Timothy 5:10 Being approved by good works if she (1 Tim. 1Ti iTi 1tim i Tm) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_timothy/5-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Timothy 5:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Timothy 5:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_timothy/5-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Timothy 5:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Timothy 5:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>

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