1 Timothy 5:14 “So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage the…”

1 Timothy 5:14

So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

World English Bible

I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for insulting.

American Standard Version

I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, give no occasion to the adversary for reviling:

Geneva Bible 1599

I will therefore that the yonger women marie, and beare children, and gouerne the house, and giue none occasion to the aduersary to speake euill.

Darby Translation

I will therefore that the younger marry, bear children, rule the house, give no occasion to the adversary in respect of reproach.

Young's Literal Translation

I wish, therefore, younger ones to marry, to bear children, to be mistress of the house, to give no occasion to the opposer to reviling;

Bible in Basic English

So it is my desire that the younger widows may be married and have children, controlling their families, and giving the Evil One no chance to say anything against them,

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Cross references

“I will”

1 Timothy 2:8

1 Timothy 2:8 · BSB

Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension.

“the younger”

1 Timothy 4:3 Hebrews 13:4 1 Timothy 5:11 1 Corinthians 7:8 1 Corinthians 7:9

1 Timothy 4:3 · BSB

They will prohibit marriage and require abstinence from certain foods that God has created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

Hebrews 13:4 · BSB

Marriage should be honored by all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers.

1 Timothy 5:11 · BSB

But refuse to enroll younger widows. For when their passions draw them away from Christ, they will want to marry,

1 Corinthians 7:8 · BSB

Now to the unmarried and widows I say this: It is good for them to remain unmarried, as I am.

1 Corinthians 7:9 · BSB

But if they cannot control themselves, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

“guide”

Titus 2:5 Proverbs 31:27–29 Proverbs 14:1 Genesis 18:6 Genesis 18:9

Titus 2:5 · BSB

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.

Proverbs 31:27–29 · BSB

She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.

Proverbs 14:1 · BSB

Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

Genesis 18:6 · BSB

So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, “Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour, knead it, and bake some bread.”

Genesis 18:9 · BSB

“Where is your wife Sarah?” they asked. “There, in the tent,” he replied.

“give”

1 Timothy 6:1 Titus 2:8 Daniel 6:4 2 Samuel 12:14 Romans 14:13 2 Corinthians 11:12

1 Timothy 6:1 · BSB

All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited.

Titus 2:8 · BSB

and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

Daniel 6:4 · BSB

Thus the administrators and satraps sought a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or corruption, because he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him.

2 Samuel 12:14 · BSB

Nevertheless, because by this deed you have shown utter contempt for the word of the LORD, the son born to you will surely die.”

Romans 14:13 · BSB

Therefore let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way.

2 Corinthians 11:12 · BSB

But I will keep on doing what I am doing, in order to undercut those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things of which they boast.

“to speak reproachfully”

Luke 23:35–41

Luke 23:35–41 · BSB

The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

13At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, discussing things they should not mention.

15For some have already turned aside to follow Satan.

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