1 Timothy 5:14

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

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Other Translations for 1 Timothy 5:14

BSB
So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander.
AKJV
I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.
CPDV
Therefore, I want the younger women to marry, to procreate children, to be mothers of families, to provide no ready opportunity for the adversary to speak evil.
ERV
I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, give none occasion to the adversary for reviling:
NHEB
I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for reviling.
SMT
I wish therefore the younger to marry, to bear children, to rule the house, to give no occasion to him opposing for reproach.

Commentary for 1 Timothy 5:14

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Overview of 1 Timothy 5:14
Summary
Young women should marry and manage households
Event
Paul prescribes proper role for widows
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching