1 Timothy 5:14
1 Timothy · New Testament · Chapter 5
“I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.”1 Timothy 5:14
What Does 1 Timothy 5:14 Mean?
1 Timothy 5:14 is found in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 5, verse 14 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 5:14 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ruth 3:1“Then Naomi her mother in law said unto her, My daughter, shall I not seek rest for thee, that it may be well with thee?”Titus 2:5“To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.”Titus 2:4“That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,”1 Corinthians 7:9“But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.”1 Timothy 6:1“Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.”Hebrews 13:4“Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.”1 Timothy 5:11“But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;”Genesis 2:24“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”Proverbs 31:27“She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.”Romans 12:17“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”1 Corinthians 7:8“I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.”Titus 2:8“Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.”Matthew 18:7“Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!”Romans 14:13“Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way.”2 Corinthians 8:21“Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.”Nehemiah 6:13“Therefore was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have matter for an evil report, that they might reproach me.”Proverbs 14:1“Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.”Jeremiah 29:6“Take ye wives, and beget sons and daughters; and take wives for your sons, and give your daughters to husbands, that they may bear sons and daughters; that ye may be increased there, and not diminished.”Daniel 6:4“Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.”1 Timothy 2:8“I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.”
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