Devine Scripture

1 Timothy 5:14

1 Timothy chapter 5 · verse 14 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, give no occasion to the adversary for reviling:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, give no occasion to the adversary for reviling:

Context

v.13And withal they learn also to be idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

v.14This passage

v.15for already some are turned aside after Satan.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Samuel 12:14

    Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of Jehovah to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die.

  • Genesis 18:6

    And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes.

  • 1 Timothy 4:3

    forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by them that believe and know the truth.

  • Proverbs 14:1

    Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands.

  • Hebrews 13:4

    Let marriage be had in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled: for fornicators and adulterers God will judge.

  • 1 Peter 4:14

    If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are ye; because the Spirit of glory and the Spirit of God resteth upon you.