1 Timothy 5:10

New International Reader's Version

She must be well known for the good things she does. That includes bringing up children. It includes inviting guests into her home. It includes washing the feet of the Lord’s people. It includes helping those who are in trouble. A widow should spend her time doing all kinds of good things.

Cross References

Genesis 18:4

Let me get you some water. Then all of you can wash your feet and rest under this tree.

Genesis 19:2

“My lords,” he said, “please come to my house. You can wash your feet and spend the night there. Then you can go on your way early in the morning.” “No,” they answered. “We’ll spend the night in the town square.”

Genesis 24:32

So the man went to the house. The camels were unloaded. Straw and feed were brought for the camels. And water was brought for him and his men to wash their feet.

Genesis 43:24

The manager took the men into Joseph’s house. He gave them water to wash their feet. He provided feed for their donkeys.

Psalm 119:4

You have given me rules that I must obey completely.

Isaiah 1:17

Learn to do what is right! Treat people fairly. Help those who are treated badly. Stand up in court for children whose fathers have died. And do the same thing for widows.

Leviticus 25:35

“ ‘Suppose any of your own people become poor. And suppose they can’t take care of themselves. Then help them just as you would help an outsider or a stranger. In that way, the poor can continue to live among you.

Matthew 25:17

The one with the two bags of gold earned two more.

Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine so others can see it. Then they will see the good things you do. And they will bring glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Luke 7:38

She stood behind Jesus and cried at his feet. And she began to wet his feet with her tears. Then she wiped them with her hair. She kissed them and poured perfume on them.

Luke 7:44

Then he turned toward the woman. He said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water to wash my feet. But she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.

Acts 10:22

The men replied, “We have come from Cornelius, the Roman commander. He is a good man who worships God. All the Jewish people respect him. A holy angel told him to invite you to his house. Then Cornelius can hear what you have to say.”

Acts 22:12

“A man named Ananias came to see me. He was a godly Jew who obeyed the law. All the Jews living there respected him very much.

Acts 6:3

Brothers and sisters, choose seven of your men. They must be known as men who are wise and full of the Holy Spirit. We will turn this important work over to them.

Acts 9:36

In Joppa there was a believer named Tabitha. Her name in the Greek language is Dorcas. She was always doing good and helping poor people.

Acts 9:39

Peter went with them. When he arrived, he was taken upstairs to the room. All the widows stood around him crying. They showed him the robes and other clothes Dorcas had made before she died.

Romans 12:13

Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Welcome others into your homes.

Ephesians 2:10

We are God’s creation. He created us to belong to Christ Jesus. Now we can do good works. Long ago God prepared these works for us to do.

Colossians 1:10

Then you will be able to lead a life that is worthy of the Lord. We pray that you will please him in every way. So we want you to bear fruit in every good thing you do. We pray that you will grow to know God better.

1 Timothy 2:10

Instead, they should put on good works as if good works were their clothes. This is proper for women who claim to worship God.

1 Timothy 3:2

A leader must be free from blame. He must be faithful to his wife. In anything he does, he must not go too far. He must control himself. He must be worthy of respect. He must welcome people into his home. He must be able to teach.

1 Timothy 3:7

The leader must also be respected by those who are outside the church. Then he will not be put to shame. He will not fall into the devil’s trap.

1 Timothy 5:16

Suppose a woman is a believer and takes care of widows. She should continue to help them. She shouldn’t let the church pay the expenses. Then the church can help the widows who really need it.

1 Timothy 5:25

In the same way, good works are easy to see. But even good works that are hard to see can’t stay hidden forever.

1 Timothy 6:18

Command the rich to do what is good. Tell them to be rich in doing good things. They must give freely. They must be willing to share.

2 Timothy 1:5

I remember your honest and true faith. It was alive first in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice. And I am certain that it is now alive in you also.

2 Timothy 2:21

Suppose someone stays away from what is common. Then the Master will be able to use them for special purposes. They will be made holy. They will be ready to do any good work.

2 Timothy 3:15

You have known the Holy Scriptures ever since you were a little child. They are able to teach you how to be saved by believing in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 3:17

By using Scripture, the servant of God can be completely prepared to do every good thing.

Titus 2:14

He gave himself for us. By doing that, he set us free from all evil. He wanted to make us pure. He wanted us to be his very own people. He wanted us to desire to do what is good.

Titus 2:7

Do what is good. Set an example for them in everything. When you teach, be honest and serious.

Titus 3:1

Remind God’s people to obey rulers and authorities. Remind them to be ready to do what is good.

Titus 3:14

Our people must learn to commit themselves to doing what is good. Then they can provide for people when they are in great need. If they do that, their lives won’t turn out to be useless.

Titus 3:8

You can trust this saying. These things are important. Treat them that way. Then those who trust in God will be careful to commit themselves to doing good. These things are excellent. They are for the good of everyone.

Hebrews 10:24

Let us consider how we can stir up one another to love. Let us help one another to do good works.

Hebrews 13:2

Don’t forget to welcome outsiders. By doing that, some people have welcomed angels without knowing it.

Hebrews 13:21

supply you with everything good. Then you can do what he wants. May he do in us what is pleasing to him. We can do it only with the help of Jesus Christ. Give him glory for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 2:12

People who don’t believe might say you are doing wrong. But lead good lives among them. Then they will see your good deeds. And they will give glory to God on the day he comes to judge.

1 Peter 4:9

Welcome others into your homes without complaining.

3 John 1:12

Everyone says good things about Demetrius. He lives in keeping with the truth. We also say good things about him. And you know that what we say is true.