1 Timothy 5:4

4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn 1to show godliness to their own household and to make some return to their parents, for 2this is pleasing in the sight of God.

1 Timothy 5:4 In-Context

2 older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity.
3 Honor widows who are truly widows.
4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to their own household and to make some return to their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.
5 She who is truly a widow, left all alone, has set her hope on God and continues in supplications and prayers night and day,
6 but she who is self-indulgent is dead even while she lives.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Matthew 15:4-6; Mark 7:10-13; Ephesians 6:1, 2; [Genesis 45:9-11]
  • 2. 1 Timothy 2:3
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