1 Timothy 5:9

Conservative English Version

For a widow to be put on the list of widows, she must be at least sixty years old, and she must have been faithful in marriage.

Cross References

Leviticus 14:42

Afterwards the wall must be repaired with new stones and fresh plaster.

1 Timothy 3:12

Church officers must be faithful in marriage. They must be in full control of their children and everyone else in their home.

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 5:11

Don't put young widows on the list. They may later have a strong desire to get married. Then they will turn away from Christ

1 Timothy 5:14

I would prefer that young widows get married, have children, and look after their families. Then the enemy won't have any reason to say insulting things about us.

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.