1 Timothy 5:10 bbe — And if witness is given of her good works; if she has had the care of children, if she has been kind to travellers, was…

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"And if witness is given of her good works; if she has had the care of children, if she has been kind to travellers, washing the feet of the saints, helping those who are in trouble, giving herself to good works."

— 1 Timothy 5:10, Bible in Basic English

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1 Timothy 5:10 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.”

  • WEB

    “being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work.”

  • NET

    “and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress– as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.”

  • DRB

    “Having testimony for her good works, if she have brought up children, if she have received to harbour, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have ministered to them that suffer tribulation, if she have diligently followed every good work.”

  • KJVA

    “Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.”

1 Timothy 5 — Context

7

Give orders to this effect, so that no evil may be said of anyone.

8

If anyone has no care for his family and those in his house, he is false to the faith, and is worse than one who has no faith.

9

Let no woman be numbered among the widows who is under sixty years old, and only if she has been the wife of one man,

10

And if witness is given of her good works; if she has had the care of children, if she has been kind to travellers, washing the feet of the saints, helping those who are in trouble, giving herself to good works.

11

But to the younger widows say No: for when their love is turned away from Christ, they have a desire to be married;

12

And they are judged because they have been false to their first faith;

13

And they get into the way of doing no work, going about from house to house; and not only doing no work, but talking foolishly, being over-interested in the business of others, saying things which they have no right to say.

1 Timothy 5:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 5:10 say?
1 Timothy 5:10 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And if witness is given of her good works; if she has had the care of children, if she has been kind to travellers, washing the feet of the saints, helping those who are in trouble, giving herself to good works.”
Where is 1 Timothy 5:10 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 5:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 5, verse 10.
Who wrote 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.
What is the book of 1 Timothy about?
The first of the "Pastoral Epistles" — Paul's how-to for the young pastor Timothy at Ephesus. He addresses false teachers, qualifications for elders and deacons, the role of men and women in worship, the use of money, and the steady call of gospel ministry.
What are the major themes of 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy explores themes including Sound Doctrine, Pastoral Care, Church Order, Godliness, Contentment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Timothy 5:10.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 5:10 in?
1 Timothy 5:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Timothy 5:10?
1 Timothy 5:10 reads (BBE): “And if witness is given of her good works; if she has had the care of children, if she has been kind to travellers, washing the feet of the saints, helping those who are in trouble, giving herself to good works.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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