1 Timothy 5:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 5:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 5:2 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 5:2 — KJV
“The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.”
— 1 Timothy 5:2 (KJV)
1 Timothy 5:2 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 5:2
“Then thou shalt remember thy ways, and be ashamed, when thou shalt receive thy sisters, thine elder and thy younger: and I will give them unto thee for daughters, but not by thy covenant.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:2: elder, younger, sisters
“And the LORD said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:2: elder, younger
“And these words of Esau her elder son were told to Rebekah: and she sent and called Jacob her younger son, and said unto him, Behold, thy brother Esau, as touching thee, doth comfort himself, purposing to kill thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:2: elder, younger
“And Laban had two daughters: the name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:2: elder, younger
“Then the elders of the congregation said, How shall we do for wives for them that remain, seeing the women are destroyed out of Benjamin?”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:2: elder, women
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