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1 Timothy 5:14
1 Timothy 5:14
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
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ver. 17-19. IV. Treats of public reproof, ver. 20. V. Gives a solemn…1 Timothy 5 — Overview1 Timothy 5 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledge1 Timothy 5:1, Rules to be observed in reproving; 1 Timothy 5:3, Of widows; 1 Timothy 5:17, Of elders; 1 Timothy 5:23, A precept for Timothy’s health; 1 Timothy 5:24, Some men’s sins go before unto judgment, and some…1 Timothy 5 — Overview1 Timothy 5 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleIn this chapter the apostle lays down rules about the manner of rebuking persons, suitable to their several ages; gives directions concerning widows, both old and young; and instructs Timothy how to behave towards…1 Timothy 5:3-161 Timothy 5:3-16 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleDirections are here given concerning the taking of widows into the
number of those who were employed by the church and had maintenance
from the church: Honour widows that are widows indeed. Honour them,
that…1 Timothy 5:141 Timothy 5:14 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeI will: 1 Timothy 2:8
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guide: Genesis 18:6, Genesis 18:9; Proverbs 14:1, Proverbs 31:27-29; Titus 2:5 *Gr.
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