1 Timothy 5:13

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

At the same time, they also learn to be idle, going from house to house; they are not only idle, but are also gossips  and busybodies, saying things they shouldn’t say.

Cross References

Proverbs 20:19

The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid someone with a big mouth.

Acts 20:30

Men will rise up even from your own number and distort the truth to lure the disciples into following them.

Proverbs 31:27

She watches over the activities of her household and is never idle.

Titus 1:11

It is necessary to silence them; they are ruining entire households by teaching what they shouldn’t in order to get money dishonestly.

Acts 20:20

You know that I did not hesitate to proclaim anything to you that was profitable and to teach you publicly and from house to house.

Luke 10:7

Remain in the same house, eating and drinking what they offer, for the worker is worthy of his wages.   Don’t move from house to house.

Leviticus 19:16

Do not go about spreading slander  among your people; do not jeopardise  your neighbour’s life; I am the Lord.

3 John 1:10

This is why, if I come, I will remind him of the works he is doing, slandering  us with malicious words. And he is not satisfied with that! He not only refuses to welcome fellow believers, but he even stops those who want to do so and expels them from the church.

1 Peter 4:15

Let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or a meddler.

James 3:10

Blessing and cursing come out of the same mouth. My brothers and sisters, these things should not be this way.

Proverbs 7:11

She is loud and defiant; her feet do not stay at home.

Proverbs 11:13

A gossip goes around revealing a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.

1 Timothy 5:12

and will therefore receive condemnation  because they have renounced their original pledge.