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1 Timothy 5:14

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

1 Timothy 5:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Timothy 5:14

Theological / Devotional

Younger women. That is, the younger widows.

Marry. Compare 1 Cor. 7:28, 39. Such counsel as Paul here gives would avoid the dangers he has just mentioned, as well as the pitfall of asceticism (see on 1 Tim. 4:3). God implanted the desire for marriage in man and woman, and it would be wrong to advise against this normal desire. When a young woman desires to marry and has a suitable husband in prospect, there should be no arbitrary church regulation to shackle her.

Guide the house. Literally, “manage household affairs.” Compare Prov. 31:10–31. To be an asset to her husband in his lifework and so to order the affairs of the home that health and joy are the lot of all its members—these constitute the lofty privilege of a Christian wife and mother.

Occasion. Literally, “a base of operations” from which an attack may be made. The young widow is very closely watched. By remarrying wisely and by living an honorable and praiseworthy life she will demonstrate Christian faithfulness.

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