Parallel Verses New Living Translation So I advise these younger widows to marry again, have children, and take care of their own homes. Then the enemy will not be able to say anything against them. King James Bible I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. Darby Bible Translation I will therefore that the younger marry, bear children, rule the house, give no occasion to the adversary in respect of reproach. World English Bible I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for insulting. Young's Literal Translation I wish, therefore, younger ones to marry, to bear children, to be mistress of the house, to give no occasion to the opposer to reviling; 1 Timothy 5:14 Parallel Commentary Wesley's Notes on the Bible5:14 I counsel therefore the younger women - Widows or virgins, such as are not disposed to live single. To marry, to bear children, to guide the family - Then will they have sufficient employment of their own. And give no occasion of reproach to the adversary - Whether Jew or heathen. 1 Timothy 5:14 Parallel Commentaries Library Sundry Exhortations. HEBREWS xiii. Let love of the brethren continue. Forget not to shew love unto strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; them that are evil entreated, as being yourselves also in the body. Let marriage be had in honour among all, and let the bed be undefiled: for fornicators and adulterers God will judge. Be ye free from the love of money; content with such things as ye have: for Himself hath said, I will in no wise fail thee, … Thomas Charles Edwards—The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Hebrews Excursus on the Deaconess of the Early Church. What Diversity There Ought to be in the Art of Preaching. Thoughts Upon Worldly-Riches. Sect. Ii. Cross References 1 Corinthians 7:9 But if they can't control themselves, they should go ahead and marry. It's better to marry than to burn with lust. 1 Timothy 2:8 In every place of worship, I want men to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and controversy. 1 Timothy 4:3 They will say it is wrong to be married and wrong to eat certain foods. But God created those foods to be eaten with thanks by faithful people who know the truth. 1 Timothy 6:1 All slaves should show full respect for their masters so they will not bring shame on the name of God and his teaching. Titus 2:5 to live wisely and be pure, to work in their homes, to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands. Then they will not bring shame on the word of God. Jump to Previous Adversary Bear Chance Children Controlling Counsel Desire Domestic Enemy Evil Excuse Families Furnish Guide Homes House Household Households Manage Married Marry Matters Mistress Occasion Ones Opportunity Reproach Reproachfully Respect Revile Reviling Rule Slander Speak Want Widows Wish Women YoungerJump to Next Adversary Bear Chance Children Controlling Counsel Desire Domestic Enemy Evil Excuse Families Furnish Guide Homes House Household Households Manage Married Marry Matters Mistress Occasion Ones Opportunity Reproach Reproachfully Respect Revile Reviling Rule Slander Speak Want Widows Wish Women YoungerLinks 1 Timothy 5:14 NIV1 Timothy 5:14 NLT 1 Timothy 5:14 ESV 1 Timothy 5:14 NASB 1 Timothy 5:14 KJV 1 Timothy 5:14 Bible Apps 1 Timothy 5:14 Biblia Paralela 1 Timothy 5:14 Chinese Bible 1 Timothy 5:14 French Bible 1 Timothy 5:14 German Bible 1 Timothy 5:14 Commentaries Bible Hub |