1 Timothy 5:6 kjva — But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth."

— 1 Timothy 5:6, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Timothy 5 — Context

3

Honour widows that are widows indeed.

4

But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.

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Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.

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But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.

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And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.

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But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

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

1 Timothy 5:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Timothy 5:6 say?
1 Timothy 5:6 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.”
Where is 1 Timothy 5:6 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 5:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 5, verse 6.
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 5:6.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 5:6 in?
1 Timothy 5:6 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 5:6?
1 Timothy 5:6 reads (KJVA): “But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.” 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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