1 Timothy 5:14
I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.
Context
This verse from 1 Timothy Chapter 5 connects to 10 cross-references. Treat older men as fathers, younger men as brothers. Honor widows who are truly widows. Younger widows should remarry to avoid idleness. Elders who rule well are worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. Do …
Other Translations
I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, give no occasion to the adversary for reviling:
I wish, therefore, younger ones to marry, to bear children, to be mistress of the house, to give no occasion to the opposer to reviling;
So it is my desire that the younger widows may be married and have children, controlling their families, and giving the Evil One no chance to say anything against them,
Cross References
And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, …
And they said unto him, Where is Sarah thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent.
Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme, the child …
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion …
And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save …
And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.
Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or …