1 Timothy 5:9 web — Let no one be enrolled as a widow under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,

World English Bible

"Let no one be enrolled as a widow under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,"

— 1 Timothy 5:9, World English Bible

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1 Timothy 5 — Context

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But she who gives herself to pleasure is dead while she lives.

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Also command these things, that they may be without reproach.

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But if anyone doesn't provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

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Let no one be enrolled as a widow under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,

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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.

1 Timothy 5:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Timothy 5:9 say?
1 Timothy 5:9 in the World English Bible reads: “Let no one be enrolled as a widow under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,”
Where is 1 Timothy 5:9 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 5:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 5, verse 9.
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 5:9.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 5:9 in?
1 Timothy 5:9 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 5:9?
1 Timothy 5:9 reads (WEB): “Let no one be enrolled as a widow under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,” 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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