1 Timothy 5:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 5:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 5:5 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 5:5 — KJV
“Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.”
— 1 Timothy 5:5 (KJV)
1 Timothy 5:5 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 5:5
“And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:5: widow, god, prayers
“Therefore will I cast you out of this land into a land that ye know not, neither ye nor your fathers; and there shall ye serve other gods day and night; where I will not shew you favour.”
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“Now therefore, O our God, hear the prayer of thy servant, and his supplications, and cause thy face to shine upon thy sanctuary that is desolate, for the Lord's sake.”
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“I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;”
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“And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:5: now, god, night
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