1 Timothy 5:12 kjva — Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith."

— 1 Timothy 5:12, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Timothy 5 — Context

9

Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man,

10

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.

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But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;

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Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.

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And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

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

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For some are already turned aside after Satan.

1 Timothy 5:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Timothy 5:12 say?
1 Timothy 5:12 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.”
Where is 1 Timothy 5:12 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 5:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 5, verse 12.
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 5:12.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 5:12 in?
1 Timothy 5:12 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 5:12?
1 Timothy 5:12 reads (KJVA): “Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.” 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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