1 Timothy 5:11

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

But refuse to enroll younger widows. For when their passions draw them away from Christ, they will want to marry,

American Standard Version (1901)

But younger widows refuse: for when they have waxed wanton against Christ, they desire to marry;

Bible in Basic English

But to the younger widows say No: for when their love is turned away from Christ, they have a desire to be married;

Douay-Rheims 1899

But the younger widows avoid. For when they have grown wanton in Christ, they will marry:

Free Bible Version

Don't take on widows who are younger, because when their physical desires make them want to re-marry they abandon their dedication to Christ.

Geneva Bible 1599

But refuse the yonger widowes: for when they haue begun to waxe wanton against Christ, they will marrie,

King James (Authorized) Version

But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;

Plain English Version

But if a widow is still a young woman, she still really wants to have a husband, so later she will want to stop doing things for Jesus, and she will want to marry somebody. So don’t write her name on that list.

Translation for Translators

As for younger widows, do not put their names on that list, because they promise to do work for the congregation, but instead of doing that, they usually want to marry again (OR, marry an unbeliever) when they have a strong desire to get married.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But as for younger widows, refuse to enroll them in the list. For when they give in to bodily desires against Christ, they want to marry.

Noah Webster Bible

But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to grow wanton against Christ, they will marry;

World English Bible

But refuse younger widows, for when they have grown wanton against Christ, they desire to marry,

Young's Literal Translation

and younger widows be refusing, for when they may revel against the Christ, they wish to marry,

Context

Honoring True Widows

¹⁰and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.¹¹But refuse to enroll younger widows. For when their passions draw them away from Christ, they will want to marry,¹²and thus will incur judgment because they are setting aside their first faith.

Sermons

Studies in 1 Timothy-05 1 Timothy-5

William MacDonald

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Summary

In this verse, Paul is cautioning against enrolling younger widows in the list of those supported by the church, as they may be tempted to remarry and neglect their commitment to Christ. He advises that these younger widows should instead remarry and focus on raising a family, thus avoiding idleness and the potential for gossip and other harmful behaviors. Paul's guidance reflects his concern for the spiritual well-being and reputation of the church, emphasizing the importance of wise and practical decisions in caring for those in need.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

But the younger widows refuse - Do not admit those into this office who are under sixty years of age. Probably those who were received into such a list promised to abide in their widowhood. But as young or comparatively young women might have both occasion and temptations to remarry, and so break their engagement to Christ, they should not be admitted. Not that the apostle condemns their remarrying as a crime in itself, but because it was contrary to their engagement. See on Ti1 5:14 (note). Wax wanton - Καταστρηνιασωσι· From κατα, intensive, and στρηνιαω, to act in a luxurious or wanton manner. The word is supposed to be derived from στερειν, to remove, and ἡνια, the rein; and is a metaphor taken from a pampered horse, from whose mouth the rein has been removed, so that there is nothing to check or confine him. The metaphor is plain enough, and the application easy.

1 Timothy 5:11

Honoring True Widows

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

But refuse to enroll younger widows. For when their passions draw them away from Christ, they will want to marry,

American Standard Version (1901)

But younger widows refuse: for when they have waxed wanton against Christ, they desire to marry;

Bible in Basic English

But to the younger widows say No: for when their love is turned away from Christ, they have a desire to be married;

Douay-Rheims 1899

But the younger widows avoid. For when they have grown wanton in Christ, they will marry:

Free Bible Version

Don't take on widows who are younger, because when their physical desires make them want to re-marry they abandon their dedication to Christ.

Geneva Bible 1599

But refuse the yonger widowes: for when they haue begun to waxe wanton against Christ, they will marrie,

King James (Authorized) Version

But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;

Plain English Version

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

But as for younger widows, refuse to enroll them in the list. For when they give in to bodily desires against Christ, they want to marry.

Noah Webster Bible

But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to grow wanton against Christ, they will marry;

World English Bible

But refuse younger widows, for when they have grown wanton against Christ, they desire to marry,

Young's Literal Translation

and younger widows be refusing, for when they may revel against the Christ, they wish to marry,

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

1 Timothy 5:11

Verse

Context

Honoring True Widows

Sermons

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

1 Timothy 5:11

Honoring True Widows

Studies in 1 Timothy-05 1 Timothy-5

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes