1 Timothy 5:14

God's Word

So I want younger widows to marry, have children, manage their homes, and not give the enemy any chance to ridicule them.

Cross References

Genesis 18:6

So Abraham hurried into the tent to find Sarah. “Quick,” he said, “get three measures of flour, knead it, and make bread.”

Genesis 18:9

They asked him, “Where is your wife Sarah?” He answered, “Over there, in the tent.”

2 Samuel 12:14

But since you have shown total contempt for the Lord by this affair, the son that is born to you must die.”

Proverbs 14:1

The wisest of women builds up her home, but a stupid one tears it down with her own hands.

Jeremiah 29:6

Get married, and have sons and daughters. Find wives for your sons, and let your daughters get married so that they can have sons and daughters. Grow in number there; don’t decrease.

Daniel 6:4

So the other officials and satraps tried to find something to accuse Daniel of in his duties for the kingdom. But they couldn’t find anything wrong because he was trustworthy. No error or fault could be found.

Romans 14:13

So let’s stop criticizing each other. Instead, you should decide never to do anything that would make other Christians have doubts or lose their faith.

2 Corinthians 11:12

But I’ll go on doing what I’m doing. This will take away the opportunity of those people who want to brag because they think they’re like us.

1 Timothy 2:8

I want men to offer prayers everywhere. They should raise their hands in prayer after putting aside their anger and any quarrels they have with anyone.

1 Timothy 4:3

They will try to stop others from getting married and from eating certain foods. God created food to be received with prayers of thanks by those who believe and know the truth.

1 Timothy 5:11

Don’t include younger widows ⌞on your list⌟. Whenever their natural desires become stronger than their devotion to Christ, they’ll want to marry.

1 Timothy 6:1

All slaves who believe must give complete respect to their own masters. In this way no one will speak evil of God’s name and what we teach.

Titus 2:5

to use good judgment, and to be morally pure. Also, tell them to teach young women to be homemakers, to be kind, and to place themselves under their husbands’ authority. Then no one can speak evil of God’s word.

Titus 2:8

Speak an accurate message that cannot be condemned. Then those who oppose us will be ashamed because they cannot say anything bad about us.

Hebrews 13:4

Marriage is honorable in every way, so husbands and wives should be faithful to each other. God will judge those who commit sexual sins, especially those who commit adultery.