1 Timothy 5:9

Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man,

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Other Translations for 1 Timothy 5:9

BSB

A widow should be enrolled if she is at least sixty years old, the wife of one man,

AKJV

Let not a widow be taken into the number under three score years old, having been the wife of one man.

CPDV

Let a widow be chosen who is no less than sixty years of age, who was the wife of one husband,

ERV

Let none be enrolled as a widow under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man,

NHEB

Let no one be enrolled as a widow under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,

SMT

Let not a widow be chosen less than sixty years, having been wife of one man,

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Timothy 5:9

LetG2639Verb notG3361awidowG5503Noun FemininebetakenintothenumberG2639Verb underG1640Verb threescoreG1835NounyearsoldG2094Noun NeuterhavingbeenG1096VerbthewifeG1135Noun FeminineofoneG1520 manG435Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Timothy 5:9

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

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

Overview of 1 Timothy 5:9

Summary

Widow support requires age and proven marital faithfulness

Event

Criteria for widow enrollment

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD