1 Timothy 5:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 5:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 5:11 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 5:11 — KJV
“But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;”
— 1 Timothy 5:11 (KJV)
1 Timothy 5:11 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 5:11
“And his father refused, and said, I know it, my son, I know it: he also shall become a people, and he also shall be great: but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his seed shall become a multitude of nations. multitude: Heb. fulness”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:11: younger, refuse
“And my wrath shall wax hot, and I will kill you with the sword; and your wives shall be widows, and your children fatherless.”
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“Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:11: wax, against
“And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand? the LORD: Heb. the face of the LORD”
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“Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines: and David waxed faint.”
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