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1 Timothy 5:13
13And, at the same time, they learn also [to be] idle, going about to people's houses; and not only idle, but also gossipers and meddlers, speaking things not becoming.
1 Timothy 5:13 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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.
- New International Version (NIV)Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also busybodies who talk nonsense, saying things they ought not to.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Besides that, they learn to be idlers, going about from house to house, and not only idlers, but also gossips and busybodies, saying what they should not.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And besides they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house, and not only idle but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not.
Context of 1 Timothy 5:13
11But younger widows decline; for when they grow wanton against Christ, they desire to marry, 12being guilty, because they have cast off their first faith. And, at the same time, they learn also [to be] idle, going about to people's houses; and not only idle, but also gossipers and meddlers, speaking things not becoming. 14I will therefore that the younger marry, bear children, rule the house, give no occasion to the adversary in respect of reproach. 15For already some have turned aside after Satan.
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ἅμα δὲ καὶ ἀργαὶ μανθάνουσιν περιερχόμεναι τὰς οἰκίας. οὐ μόνον δὲ ἀργαί, ἀλλὰ καὶ φλύαροι καὶ περίεργοι, λαλοῦσαι τὰ μὴ δέοντα.¶Read the interlinear
Cross-references for 1 Timothy 5:13
- Proverbs 31:27She surveyeth the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:6Now we enjoin you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw from every brother walking disorderly and not according to the instruction which he received from us.
- Leviticus 19:16Thou shalt not go about as a talebearer among thy people; thou shalt not stand up against the life of thy neighbour: I am Jehovah.
- Proverbs 20:19He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that openeth his lips.
- Luke 10:7And in the same house abide, eating and drinking such things as they have; for the workman is worthy of his hire. Remove not from house to house.
- Acts 20:20how I held back nothing of what is profitable, so as not to announce [it] to you, and to teach you publicly and in every house,
- 2 Thessalonians 3:11For we hear that [there are] some walking among you disorderly, not working at all, but busybodies.
- 1 Peter 4:15Let none of you suffer indeed as murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or as overseer of other people's matters;
- Acts 20:30and from among your own selves shall rise up men speaking perverted things to draw away the disciples after them.
- James 3:10Out of the same mouth goes forth blessing and cursing. It is not right, my brethren, that these things should be thus.
Commentaries on 1 Timothy 5:13
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13And withal they learn to be idle - They do not love work, and they will not work. Wandering about from house to house - Gadding, gossiping; never contented with home; always visiting. And not only idle - If it went no farther, this would be intolerable; but they are tattlers - tale-bearers; whisperers; light, trifling persons; all noise and no work. Busybodies - Persons who meddle with the concerns of others; who mind every one's business but their own…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13And withal - In addition to the prospect that they may marry again, there are other disadvantages which might follow from such an arrangement, and other evils to be feared which it is desirable to avoid. They learn to be idle - That is, if supported by the church, and if without the settled principles which might be expected in those more aged and experienced, it may be feared that they will give themselves up to an indolent life. There would be a…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. 13Those fully supported by the church rarely dedicate their lives to a true commitment (see 2:9–10; 5:10). Abusing the church’s support harms both them and the gospel (good news) (see 5:14). discussing things they should not mention: This suggests involvement in false teachings (5:15; see 2 Thessalonians 3:11–13; Titus 1:11).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1313. withal--"at the same time, moreover." learn--usually in a good sense. But these women's "learning" is idleness, trifling, and busybodies' tattle. wandering--Greek, "going about." from house to house--of the members of the Church (2Ti 3:6). "They carry the affairs of this house to that, and of that to this; they tell the affairs of all to all" [Theophylact]. tattlers--literally "trifling talkers." In 3Jo 10, translated "prating."…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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