1 Timothy 5:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 5:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 5:3 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Honour widows that are widows indeed." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 5:3 — KJV
“Honour widows that are widows indeed.”
— 1 Timothy 5:3 (KJV)
1 Timothy 5:3 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 5:3
“And Balak said unto Balaam, Did I not earnestly send unto thee to call thee? wherefore camest thou not unto me? am I not able indeed to promote thee to honour?”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:3: honour, indeed
“Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:3: honour, indeed
“Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh. neglecting: or, punishing, or, not sparing”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:3: honour, indeed
“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.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:3: widows, indeed
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