1 Timothy 5:10

Conservative English Version

She must also be well-known for doing all sorts of good things, such as raising children, giving food to strangers, welcoming God's people into her home, helping people in need, and always making herself useful.

Cross References

Genesis 18:4

I'll have some water brought, so you can wash your feet, then you can rest under the tree.

Genesis 19:2

and said, "Gentlemen, I am your servant. Please come to my home. You can wash your feet, spend the night, and be on your way in the morning." They told him, "No, we'll spend the night in the city square."

Genesis 24:32

Abraham's servant went home with Laban, where Laban's servants unloaded his camels and gave them straw and feed. Then they brought water into the house, so Abraham's servant and his men could wash their feet.

Genesis 43:24

The servant took them into Joseph's house and gave them water to wash their feet. He also tended their donkeys.

Psalm 119:4

You have ordered us always to obey your teachings;

Isaiah 1:17

and learn to live right. See that justice is done. Defend widows and orphans and help those in need."

Leviticus 25:35

If any of your people become poor and unable to support themselves, you must help them, just as you are supposed to help foreigners who live among you.

Matthew 25:17

The servant who had two thousand coins did the same with his money and earned two thousand more.

Matthew 5:16

Make your light shine, so that others will see the good that you do and will praise your Father in heaven.

Luke 7:38

Then she came and stood behind Jesus. She cried and started washing his feet with her tears and drying them with her hair. The woman kissed his feet and poured the perfume on them.

Luke 7:44

He turned toward the woman and said to Simon, "Have you noticed this woman? When I came into your home, you didn't give me any water so I could wash my feet. But she has washed my feet with her tears and dried them with her hair.

Acts 10:22

They answered, "Captain Cornelius sent us. He is a good man who worships God and is liked by the Jewish people. One of God's holy angels told Cornelius to send for you, so he could hear what you have to say."

Acts 22:12

In that city there was a man named Ananias, who faithfully obeyed the Law of Moses and was well liked by all the Jewish people living there.

Acts 6:3

My friends, choose seven men who are respected and wise and filled with God's Spirit. We will put them in charge of these things.

Acts 9:36

In Joppa there was a follower named Tabitha. Her Greek name was Dorcas, which means "deer." She was always doing good things for people and had given much to the poor.

Acts 9:39

Right away, Peter went with them. The men took Peter upstairs into the room. Many widows were there crying. They showed him the coats and clothes that Dorcas had made while she was still alive.

Romans 12:13

Take care of God's needy people and welcome strangers into your home.

Ephesians 2:10

God planned for us to do good things and to live as he has always wanted us to live. That's why he sent Christ to make us what we are.

Colossians 1:10

Then you will live a life that honors the Lord, and you will always please him by doing good deeds. You will come to know God even better.

1 Timothy 2:10

Women who claim to love God should do helpful things for others,

1 Timothy 3:2

That's why officials must have a good reputation and be faithful in marriage. They must be self-controlled, sensible, well-behaved, friendly to strangers, and able to teach.

1 Timothy 3:7

Finally, they must be well-respected by people who are not followers. Then they won't be trapped and disgraced by the devil.

1 Timothy 5:16

If a woman who is a follower has any widows in her family, she should help them. This will keep the church from having that burden, and then the church can help widows who are really in need.

1 Timothy 5:25

It is the same with good deeds. Some are easily seen, but none of them can be hidden.

1 Timothy 6:18

Instruct them to do as many good deeds as they can and to help everyone. Remind the rich to be generous and share what they have.

2 Timothy 1:5

I also remember the genuine faith of your mother Eunice. Your grandmother Lois had the same sort of faith, and I am sure that you have it as well.

2 Timothy 2:21

That's also how it is with people. The ones who stop doing evil and make themselves pure will become special. Their lives will be holy and pleasing to their Master, and they will be able to do all kinds of good deeds.

2 Timothy 3:15

Since childhood, you have known the Holy Scriptures that are able to make you wise enough to have faith in Christ Jesus and be saved.

2 Timothy 3:17

The Scriptures train God's servants to do all kinds of good deeds.

Titus 2:14

He gave himself to rescue us from everything that is evil and to make our hearts pure. He wanted us to be his own people and to be eager to do right.

Titus 2:7

Always set a good example for others. Be sincere and serious when you teach.

Titus 3:1

Remind your people to obey the rulers and authorities and not to be rebellious. They must always be ready to do something helpful

Titus 3:14

Our people should learn to spend their time doing something useful and worthwhile.

Titus 3:8

This message is certainly true. These teachings are useful and helpful for everyone. I want you to insist that the people follow them, so that all who have faith in God will be sure to do good deeds.

Hebrews 10:24

We should keep on encouraging each other to be thoughtful and to do helpful things.

Hebrews 13:2

Be sure to welcome strangers into your home. By doing this, some people have welcomed angels as guests, without even knowing it.

Hebrews 13:21

I pray that God will make you ready to obey him and that you will always be eager to do right. May Jesus help you do what pleases God. To Jesus Christ be glory forever and ever! Amen.

1 Peter 2:12

Always let others see you behaving properly, even though they may still accuse you of doing wrong. Then on the day of judgment, they will honor God by telling the good things they saw you do.

1 Peter 4:9

Welcome people into your home and don't grumble about it.

3 John 1:12

Everyone speaks well of Demetrius, and so does the true message that he teaches. I also speak well of him, and you know what I say is true.