1 Timothy 5:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 5:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 5:16 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may re..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 5:16 — KJV
“If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.”
— 1 Timothy 5:16 (KJV)
1 Timothy 5:16 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 5:16
“Send one of you, and let him fetch your brother, and ye shall be kept in prison, that your words may be proved, whether there be any truth in you: or else by the life of Pharaoh surely ye are spies. kept...: Heb. bound”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:16: any, let, may
“And Moses said, Behold, I go out from thee, and I will intreat the LORD that the swarms of flies may depart from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people, to morrow: but let not Pharaoh deal deceitfully any more in not letting the people go to sacrifice to the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:16: any, let, may
“And Moses gave commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, Let neither man nor woman make any more work for the offering of the sanctuary. So the people were restrained from bringing.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:16: any, woman, let
“And if thy brother be waxen poor, and fallen in decay with thee; then thou shalt relieve him: yea, though he be a stranger, or a sojourner; that he may live with thee. fallen...: Heb. his hand faileth relieve: Heb. strengthen”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:16: let, relieve, may
“Then ye shall appoint you cities to be cities of refuge for you; that the slayer may flee thither, which killeth any person at unawares. at...: Heb. by error”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:16: any, let, may
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