1 Timothy 5:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 5:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 5:14 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to sp..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 5:14 — KJV
“I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. to speak...: Gr. for their railing”
— 1 Timothy 5:14 (KJV)
1 Timothy 5:14 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 5:14
“Therefore hear now this, thou that art given to pleasures, that dwellest carelessly, that sayest in thine heart, I am, and none else beside me; I shall not sit as a widow, neither shall I know the loss of children:”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:14: therefore, children, give
“And the contrary is in thee from other women in thy whoredoms, whereas none followeth thee to commit whoredoms: and in that thou givest a reward, and no reward is given unto thee, therefore thou art contrary.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:14: therefore, women, give
“And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant. with...: Heb. to thee”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:14: women, children, give
“Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering. bring me: Heb. take for me offering: or, heave offering”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:14: children, give, speak
“Speak unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them, Whatsoever he be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers in Israel, that will offer his oblation for all his vows, and for all his freewill offerings, which they will offer unto the LORD for a burnt offering;”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:14: children, house, speak
Pray 1 Timothy 5:14
Generate a Prayer from 1 Timothy 5:14
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse