1 Timothy 5:12

Contemporary English Version 1995

and become guilty of breaking their promise to him.

Cross References

James 3:1

My friends, we should not all try to become teachers. In fact, teachers will be judged more strictly than others.

Galatians 1:6

I am shocked that you have so quickly turned from God, who chose you with his gift of undeserved grace. You have believed another message,

1 Peter 4:17

God has already begun judging his own people. And if his judgment begins with us, imagine how terrible it will be for those who refuse to obey his message. The Scriptures say,

1 Corinthians 11:34

If you really are hungry, you can eat at home. Then you won't condemn yourselves when you meet together. After I arrive, I will instruct you about the other matters.

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 5:13

Besides, they will become lazy and get into the habit of going from house to house. Next, they will start gossiping and become busybodies, talking about things that are none of their business.

Hosea 8:3

But your enemies will chase you for rejecting our good agreement.