1 Timothy 5:13

Tree of Life Version

And at the same time, they also learn to be idle, going around from house to house—and not just idle, but also gossipers and busybodies, saying things they should not.

Cross References

Proverbs 20:19

A talebearer goes about, revealing secrets, so do not associate with a babbler.

Acts 20:30

Even from among yourselves will arise men speaking perversions, to draw the disciples away after themselves.

Proverbs 31:27

She watches over the affairs of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.

Titus 1:11

They must be silenced—those who upset entire households by teaching what they should not, for the sake of dishonest gain.

Acts 20:20

I did not shrink back from proclaiming to you anything that was profitable, teaching you publicly as well as from house to house,

Luke 10:7

And remain in this same home, eating and drinking the things they offer, for the worker is deserving of his wage. Do not keep moving from house to house.

Leviticus 19:16

“You are not to go up and down as a talebearer among your people. You are not to endanger the life of your neighbor. I am Adonai.

3 John 1:10

So if I do come, I will call attention to what he is doing—slandering us with wicked words. Not even content with that, he refuses to welcome the brethren, and even forbids those who want to do so— throwing them out of the community!

1 Peter 4:15

For let none of you suffer as a murderer or thief or evildoer or as a troublemaker.

James 3:10

From the same mouth comes blessing and cursing. My brothers and sisters, these things should not be.

Proverbs 7:11

She is loud and defiant. Her feet never stay at home—

Proverbs 11:13

A gossip reveals secrets, but one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.

1 Timothy 5:12

facing judgment because they have set aside their previous pledge.