Berean Standard Bible
1 Timothy 5:10
10and 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.
1 Timothy 5:10 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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.
- New International Version (NIV)and is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the Lord’s people, helping those in trouble and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds.
- English Standard Version (ESV)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.
- New King James Version (NKJV)well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.
Context of 1 Timothy 5:10
8If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. 9A widow should be enrolled if she is at least sixty years old, faithful to her husband, 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. 11But refuse to enroll younger widows. For when their passions draw them away from Christ, they will want to marry, 12and thus will incur judgment because they are setting aside their first faith.
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ἐν ἔργοις καλοῖς μαρτυρουμένη, εἰ ἐτεκνοτρόφησεν, εἰ ἐξενοδόχησεν, εἰ ἁγίων πόδας ἔνιψεν, εἰ θλιβομένοις ἐπήρκεσεν, εἰ παντὶ ἔργῳ ἀγαθῷ ἐπηκολούθησεν.Read the interlinear
- well knownμαρτυρέωmartureō · to testifyG3140
- forἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- goodκαλόςkalos · goodG2570
- deedsἔργονergon · workG2041
- ·εἰei · ifG1487
- bringing up childrenτεκνοτροφέωteknotropheō · to raise childrenG5044
- entertaining strangersξενοδοχέωxenodocheō · to show hospitalityG3580
- washingνίπτωniptō · to washG3538
- feetπούςpous · footG4228
- of the saintsἅγιοςhagios · holy: saintG40
- imparting reliefἐπαρκέωeparkeō · to helpG1884
- to the afflictedθλίβωthlibō · to press onG2346
- devoting herself toἐπακολουθέωepakoloutheō · to follow afterG1872
- everyπᾶςpas · allG3956
- goodἀγαθόςagathos · goodG18
Cross-references for 1 Timothy 5:10
- 1 Timothy 3:7Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
- Acts 6:3Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them
- Acts 10:22“Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home so he could hear a message from you.”
- Acts 22:12There a man named Ananias, a devout observer of the law who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there,
- 3 John 1:12Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true.
- 1 Timothy 5:25In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even the ones that are inconspicuous cannot remain hidden.
- 1 Timothy 2:10but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.
- 1 Timothy 6:18Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,
- Matthew 5:16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
- Acts 9:36In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
- Ephesians 2:10For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.
- 2 Timothy 3:17so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.
- Hebrews 10:24And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.
- Hebrews 13:21equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
- 1 Peter 2:12Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.
- 2 Timothy 1:5I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.
Commentaries on 1 Timothy 5:10
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10Well reported of for good works - Numbers being able to bear testimony, as the word implies, that she has not only avoided all sin, but that she has walked according to the testimony of God. Brought up children - It was customary among the Gentiles to expose their children, when so poor that they were not able to provide for them. Pious and humane people took these up; and fed, clothed, and educated them. The words brought up may refer to the children of…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10Well reported of for good works - Of good character or reputation; see the notes on 1 Timothy 3:7. If she have brought up children - Either her own or others. The idea is, if she has done this in a proper manner. If she have lodged strangers - If she has been characterized by hospitality - a virtue greatly commended in the Scriptures; compare notes on 1 Timothy 3:2. If she have washed the saints‘ feet - It is not certain whether this is to be understood…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 9-16Verses 9-16 Every one brought into any office in the church, should be free from just censure; and many are proper objects of charity, yet ought not to be employed in public services. Those who would find mercy when they are in distress, must show mercy when they are in prosperity; and those who show most readiness for every good work, are most likely to be faithful in whatever is trusted to them. Those who are idle, very seldom are only idle, they make…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10washing the feet of the saints: See Genesis 18:4; Luke 7:44; John 13:1–17.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. for good works--Greek, "IN honourable (excellent) works"; the sphere or element in which the good report of her had place (Tit 2:7). This answers to 1Ti 3:7, as to the bishop or presbyter, "He must have a good report of them which are without." if--if, in addition to being "well reported of." she ... brought up children--either her own (1Ti 3:4, 12), or those of others, which is one of the "good works"; a qualification adapting her for ministry to…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Timothy 5
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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