King James Version
"And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless."
— 1 Timothy 5:7, King James Version
“These things also command, that they may be without reproach. ”
“Also command these things, that they may be without reproach.”
“Reinforce these commands, so that they will be beyond reproach.”
“And this give in charge, that they may be blameless.”
“Give orders to this effect, so that no evil may be said of anyone.”
“And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.”
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.
Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.
But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.
And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.
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.
Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man,
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.