1 Timothy 5:4

James Moffatt - New Testament

(When a widow has children or grandchildren, they must learn that the first duty of religion is to their own household, and that they should make some return to those who have brought them up. In God's sight this is an acceptable thing.)

Cross References

1 Timothy 2:3

it is good to pray thus, it is acceptable to our Saviour,

Luke 2:51

Then he went down along with them to Nazaret, and did as they told him. His mother treasured up everything in her heart.

1 Timothy 5:16

Any believer, man or woman, who has widowed relatives, must give them relief; the church is not to be burdened with them; she has to relieve the widows who really need relief.

Titus 1:11

they must be silenced, for they are undermining whole families by teaching objectionable doctrine for the base end of making money.