1 Timothy 5:10

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

8But those who won’t care for their relatives, especially those in their own household, have denied the true faith. Such people are worse than unbelievers. 9A widow who is put on the list for support must be a woman who is at least sixty years old and was faithful to her husband. 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? 11The younger widows should not be on the list, because their physical desires will overpower their devotion to Christ and they will want to remarry. 12Then they would be guilty of breaking their previous pledge.

1 Timothy 5:10 word by word

ἐν ἔργοις καλοῖς μαρτυρουμένη, εἰ ἐτεκνοτρόφησεν, εἰ ἐξενοδόχησεν, εἰ ἁγίων πόδας ἔνιψεν, εἰ θλιβομένοις ἐπήρκεσεν, εἰ παντὶ ἔργῳ ἀγαθῷ ἐπηκολούθησεν.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Well reported ofμαρτυρέωmartureō · to testifyG3140
• forἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• goodκαλόςkalos · goodG2570
• worksἔργονergon · workG2041
• ifεἰei · ifG1487
• she have brought up childrenτεκνοτροφέωteknotropheō · to raise childrenG5044
• she have lodged strangersξενοδοχέωxenodocheō · to show hospitalityG3580
• she have washedνίπτωniptō · to washG3538
• the saints’ἅγιοςhagios · holy: saintG40
• feetπούςpous · footG4228
• she have relievedἐπαρκέωeparkeō · to helpG1884
• the afflictedθλίβωthlibō · to press onG2346
• she have diligently followedἐπακολουθέωepakoloutheō · to follow afterG1872
• everyπᾶςpas · allG3956
• goodἀγαθόςagathos · goodG18

Cross-references for 1 Timothy 5:10

• 1 Timothy 3:7Also, people outside the church must speak well of him so that he will not be disgraced and fall into the devil’s trap.
• Acts 6:3And so, brothers, select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will give them this responsibility.
• Acts 10:22They said, “We were sent by Cornelius, a Roman officer. He is a devout and God-fearing man, well respected by all the Jews. A holy angel instructed him to summon you to his house so that he can hear your message.”
• Acts 22:12A man named Ananias lived there. He was a godly man, deeply devoted to the law, and well regarded by all the Jews of Damascus.
• 3 John 1:12Everyone speaks highly of Demetrius, as does the truth itself. We ourselves can say the same for him, and you know we speak the truth.
• 1 Timothy 5:25In the same way, the good deeds of some people are obvious. And the good deeds done in secret will someday come to light.
• 1 Timothy 2:10For women who claim to be devoted to God should make themselves attractive by the good things they do.
• 1 Timothy 6:18Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others.
• Matthew 5:16In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
• Acts 9:36There was a believer in Joppa named Tabitha (which in Greek is Dorcas). She was always doing kind things for others and helping the poor.
• Ephesians 2:10For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
• 2 Timothy 3:17God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
• Hebrews 10:24Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.
• Hebrews 13:21may he equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him. All glory to him forever and ever! Amen.
• 1 Peter 2:12Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Then even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable behavior, and they will give honor to God when he judges the world.
• 2 Timothy 1:5I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you.

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

Topics related to 1 Timothy 5:10

• Afflicted
• Commandments
• Foot
• Hospitality
• Kindness
• Love
• Minister, Christian
• Poor
• Righteousness
• Widow
• Wife
• Women
• Works

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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