1 Timothy 3:11

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Women must also be serious. They must not gossip or be heavy drinkers, and they must be faithful in everything they do.

Cross References

Psalm 101:5

Anyone who spreads gossip will be silenced, and no one who is conceited will be my friend.

Psalm 15:3

and don't spread gossip; they treat others fairly and don't say cruel things.

Psalm 50:20

you sat around gossiping, ruining the reputation of your own relatives.”

Proverbs 10:18

You can hide your hatred by telling lies, but you are a fool to spread lies.

Proverbs 25:13

A messenger you can trust is just as refreshing as cool water in summer.

Jeremiah 9:4

Jeremiah, all your friends and relatives tell lies about you, so don't trust them.

Ezekiel 44:22

A priest must not marry a divorced woman; he can marry only a virgin from Israel or the widow of another priest.

Leviticus 21:7

Don't marry a divorced woman or a woman who has served as a temple prostitute. You are holy,

Matthew 4:1

The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the desert, so that the devil could test him.

John 6:70

Jesus told his disciples, “I chose all twelve of you, but one of you is a demon!”

Romans 1:29

They are evil, wicked, and greedy, as well as mean in every possible way. They want what others have, and they murder, argue, cheat, and are hard to get along with. They gossip,

1 Timothy 1:12

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord. He has given me the strength for my work because he knew that he could trust me.

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 6:2

If any of you slaves have owners who are followers, you should show them respect. After all, they are also followers of Christ, and he loves them. So you should serve and help them the best you can. These are the things you must teach and tell the people to do.

2 Timothy 3:3

heartless, and hateful. Their words will be cruel, and they will have no self-control or pity. These people will hate everything that is good.

2 Timothy 4:5

But you must stay calm and be willing to suffer. You must work hard to tell the good news and to do your job well.

Titus 2:3

Tell the older women to behave as those who love the Lord should. They must not gossip about others or be slaves of wine. They must teach what is proper,

Titus 3:2

and not say cruel things or argue. They should be gentle and kind to everyone.

1 Peter 5:8

Be on your guard and stay awake. Your enemy, the devil, is like a roaring lion, prowling around to find someone to attack.