1 Timothy 5:10

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

she must be well attested for her good works, as one who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.

Cross References

Genesis 18:4

Let a little water be brought, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree.

Genesis 19:2

He said, “Please, my lords, turn aside to your servant’s house and spend the night and wash your feet; then you can rise early and go on your way.” They said, “No; we will spend the night in the square.”

Genesis 24:32

So the man came into the house, and Laban unloaded the camels and gave him straw and fodder for the camels and water to wash his feet and the feet of the men who were with him.

Genesis 43:24

When the steward had brought the men into Joseph’s house and given them water, and they had washed their feet, and when he had given their donkeys fodder,

Psalm 119:4

You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently.

Isaiah 1:17

learn to do good; seek justice; rescue the oppressed; defend the orphan; plead for the widow.

Leviticus 25:35

“If any of your kin fall into difficulty and become dependent on you, you shall support them; they shall live with you as though resident aliens.

Matthew 25:17

In the same way, the one who had the two talents made two more talents.

Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

Luke 7:38

She stood behind him at his feet, weeping, and began to bathe his feet with her tears and to dry them with her hair, kissing his feet and anointing them with the ointment.

Luke 7:44

Then turning toward the woman, he said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave me no water for my feet, but she has bathed my feet with her tears and dried them with her hair.

Acts 10:22

They answered, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man who is well spoken of by the whole Jewish people, was directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and to hear what you have to say.”

Acts 22:12

“A certain Ananias, who was a devout man according to the law and well spoken of by all the Jews living there,

Acts 6:3

Therefore, brothers and sisters, select from among yourselves seven men of good standing, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this task,

Acts 9:36

Now in Joppa there was a disciple whose name was Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas. She was devoted to good works and acts of charity.

Acts 9:39

So Peter got up and went with them, and when he arrived, they took him to the room upstairs. All the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was with them.

Romans 12:13

Contribute to the needs of the saints; pursue hospitality to strangers.

Ephesians 2:10

For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we may walk in them.

Colossians 1:10

so that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, as you bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God.

1 Timothy 2:10

but with good works, as is proper for women who profess reverence for God.

1 Timothy 3:2

Now a bishop must be above reproach, married only once, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an apt teacher,

1 Timothy 3:7

Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace and the snare of the devil.

1 Timothy 5:16

If any believing woman has relatives who are widows, let her assist them; let the church not be burdened, so that it can assist those who are real widows.

1 Timothy 5:25

So also good works are conspicuous, and even when they are not, they cannot remain hidden.

1 Timothy 6:18

They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share,

2 Timothy 1:5

I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that lived first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, lives in you.

2 Timothy 2:21

All who cleanse themselves of the things I have mentioned will become special utensils, dedicated and useful to the owner of the house, ready for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:15

and how from childhood you have known sacred writings that are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 3:17

so that the person of God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.

Titus 2:14

He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.

Titus 2:7

in all things, offering yourself as a model of good works and in your teaching offering integrity, gravity,

Titus 3:1

Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

Titus 3:14

And let people learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet urgent needs, so that they may not be unproductive.

Titus 3:8

The saying is sure. I desire that you insist on these things, so that those who have come to believe in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works; these things are excellent and profitable to everyone.

Hebrews 10:24

And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds,

Hebrews 13:2

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.

Hebrews 13:21

make you complete in everything good so that you may do his will, as he works among us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever. Amen.

1 Peter 2:12

Conduct yourselves honorably among the gentiles, so that, though they malign you as evildoers, they may see your honorable deeds and glorify God when he comes to judge.

1 Peter 4:9

Be hospitable to one another without complaining.

3 John 1:12

Everyone has testified favorably about Demetrius, and so has the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true.