1 Timothy 5:13
1 Timothy · New Testament · Chapter 5
“And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.”1 Timothy 5:13
What Does 1 Timothy 5:13 Mean?
1 Timothy 5:13 is found in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 5, verse 13 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Timothy 5:13 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Titus 2:5“To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.”2 Thessalonians 3:11“For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.”James 3:10“Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.”Proverbs 20:19“He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.”1 Thessalonians 4:11“And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;”Proverbs 14:23“In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.”Proverbs 11:13“A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.”Romans 12:11“Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;”2 Thessalonians 3:6“Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.”1 Peter 4:15“But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.”Proverbs 6:12“A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.”Proverbs 31:27“She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.”Leviticus 19:16“Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the LORD.”Matthew 20:3“And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace,”Luke 10:7“And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.”Acts 20:20“And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,”Acts 20:30“Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.”Titus 1:11“Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre’s sake.”Proverbs 7:11“(She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house:”Ephesians 4:31“Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:”
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