1 Timothy 5:10

1 Timothy · New Testament · Chapter 5

“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.”1 Timothy 5:10

What Does 1 Timothy 5:10 Mean?

1 Timothy 5:10 is found in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 5, verse 10 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Servanthood.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to 1 Timothy 5:10 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Ephesians 2:10“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”Philippians 4:8“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”Proverbs 31:27“She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.”Matthew 5:16“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”Titus 2:5“To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.”1 Peter 3:13“And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?”Proverbs 31:13“She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.”Romans 12:13“Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.”Luke 7:44“And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.”John 13:5“After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.”1 Timothy 6:18“That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;”Acts 6:3“Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.”1 Timothy 6:11“But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.”Titus 3:8“This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.”1 Samuel 25:41“And she arose, and bowed herself on her face to the earth, and said, Behold, let thine handmaid be a servant to wash the feet of the servants of my lord.”Matthew 25:35“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:”Acts 9:36“Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.”Philippians 3:12“Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.”Titus 3:1“Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,”Hebrews 13:2“Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”

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