1 Timothy 5:13 web — Besides, they also learn to be idle, going about from house to house. Not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, s…

World English Bible

"Besides, they also learn to be idle, going about from house to house. Not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not."

— 1 Timothy 5:13, World English Bible

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1 Timothy 5 — Context

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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.

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But refuse younger widows, for when they have grown wanton against Christ, they desire to marry;

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having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge.

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Besides, they also learn to be idle, going about from house to house. Not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not.

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I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for insulting.

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For already some have turned aside after Satan.

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If any man or woman who believes has widows, let them relieve them, and don't let the assembly be burdened; that it might relieve those who are widows indeed.

1 Timothy 5:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 5:13 say?
1 Timothy 5:13 in the World English Bible reads: “Besides, they also learn to be idle, going about from house to house. Not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not.”
Where is 1 Timothy 5:13 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 5:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 5, verse 13.
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 5:13.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 5:13 in?
1 Timothy 5:13 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 5:13?
1 Timothy 5:13 reads (WEB): “Besides, they also learn to be idle, going about from house to house. Not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not.” 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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