1 Timothy 5:11

But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;

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Other Translations for 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,

AKJV

But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;

CPDV

But avoid the younger widows. For once they have flourished in Christ, they will want to marry,

ERV

But younger widows refuse: for when they have waxed wanton against Christ, they desire to marry;

NHEB

But refuse younger widows, for whenever their passions lead them away from Christ, they desire to marry;

SMT

And the younger widows reject: for when they conduct themselves arrogantly against Christ, they wish to marry:

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Timothy 5:11

ButG1161ConjunctiontheyoungerG3501Adjective widowsG5503Noun Feminine refuseG3868Verb forG1063Conjunction whenG3752theyhavebeguntowaxwantonagainstG2691Verb ChristG5547AdjectivetheywillG2309Verb marryG1060Verb

Commentary for 1 Timothy 5:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Timothy 5:11

Summary

Reject younger widows prone to lustful desires

Event

Paul instructs about widow selection

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD