1 Timothy 5:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 5:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 5:13 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 5:13 — KJV
“And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.”
— 1 Timothy 5:13 (KJV)
1 Timothy 5:13 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 5:13
“Then thou shalt say before the LORD thy God, I have brought away the hallowed things out of mine house, and also have given them unto the Levite, and unto the stranger, to the fatherless, and to the widow, according to all thy commandments which thou hast commanded me: I have not transgressed thy commandments, neither have I forgotten them:”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:13: house, also, things
“As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:13: learn, also, speaking
“And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. every...: or, the whole imagination: the Hebrew word signifieth not only the imagination, but also the purposes and desires continually: Heb. every day”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:13: only, also, ought
“And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things. jewels: Heb. vessels”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:13: also, things, ought
“And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his sister's son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban all these things. tidings: Heb. hearing”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:13: house, things, ought
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