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1 Timothy 5

1 Tim. 5:10 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Well reported of
martureo (Greek #3140)
to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: charge, give (evidence), bear record, have (obtain, of) good (honest) report, be well reported of, testify, give (have) testimony, (be, bear, give, obtain) witness.
Pronounce: mar-too-reh'-o
Origin: from 3144
for
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
good
kalos (Greek #2570)
properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from 18, which is properly intrinsic)
KJV usage: X better, fair, good(-ly), honest, meet, well, worthy.
Pronounce: kal-os'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
works
ergon (Greek #2041)
toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
KJV usage: deed, doing, labour, work.
Pronounce: er'-gon
Origin: from a primary (but obsolete) ἔργω (to work)
; if
ei (Greek #1487)
if, whether, that, etc.
KJV usage: forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in 1489, 1490, 1499, 1508, 1509, 1512, 1513, 1536, 1537. See also 1437.
Pronounce: i
Origin: a primary particle of conditionality
she have brought up children
teknotropheo (Greek #5044)
to be a childrearer, i.e. fulfil the duties of a female parent
KJV usage: bring up children.
Pronounce: tek-not-rof-eh'-o
Origin: from a compound of 5043 and 5142
, if
ei (Greek #1487)
if, whether, that, etc.
KJV usage: forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in 1489, 1490, 1499, 1508, 1509, 1512, 1513, 1536, 1537. See also 1437.
Pronounce: i
Origin: a primary particle of conditionality
she have lodgedi strangers
xenodocheo (Greek #3580)
to be hospitable
KJV usage: lodge strangers.
Pronounce: xen-od-okh-eh'-o
Origin: from a compound of 3581 and 1209
, if
ei (Greek #1487)
if, whether, that, etc.
KJV usage: forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in 1489, 1490, 1499, 1508, 1509, 1512, 1513, 1536, 1537. See also 1437.
Pronounce: i
Origin: a primary particle of conditionality
she have washed
nipto (Greek #3538)
ceremonially, to perform ablution
KJV usage: wash. Compare 3068.
Pronounce: nip'-to
Origin: to cleanse (especially the hands or the feet or the face)
the saints’
hagios (Greek #40)
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
KJV usage: (most) holy (one, thing), saint.
Pronounce: hag'-ee-os
Origin: from ἅγος (an awful thing) (compare 53, 2282)
feet
pous (Greek #4228)
a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
KJV usage: foot(-stool).
Pronounce: pooce
Origin: a primary word
, if
ei (Greek #1487)
if, whether, that, etc.
KJV usage: forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in 1489, 1490, 1499, 1508, 1509, 1512, 1513, 1536, 1537. See also 1437.
Pronounce: i
Origin: a primary particle of conditionality
she have relieved
eparkeo (Greek #1884)
to avail for, i.e. help
KJV usage: relieve.
Pronounce: ep-ar-keh'-o
Origin: from 1909 and 714
the afflicted
thlibo (Greek #2346)
to crowd (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: afflict, narrow, throng, suffer tribulation, trouble.
Pronounce: thlee'-bo
Origin: akin to the base of 5147
, if
ei (Greek #1487)
if, whether, that, etc.
KJV usage: forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in 1489, 1490, 1499, 1508, 1509, 1512, 1513, 1536, 1537. See also 1437.
Pronounce: i
Origin: a primary particle of conditionality
she have diligently followed
epakoloutheo (Greek #1872)
to accompany
KJV usage: follow (after).
Pronounce: ep-ak-ol-oo-theh'-o
Origin: from 1909 and 190
every
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
good
agathos (Greek #18)
"good" (in any sense, often as noun)
KJV usage: benefit, good(-s, things), well. Compare 2570.
Pronounce: ag-ath-os'
Origin: a primary word
work
ergon (Greek #2041)
toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
KJV usage: deed, doing, labour, work.
Pronounce: er'-gon
Origin: from a primary (but obsolete) ἔργω (to work)
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Acts 16:15• 15And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us. (Acts 16:15)

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Ministry on This Verse

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reported.
1 Tim. 3:7• 7Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. (1 Tim. 3:7)
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Acts 6:3• 3Wherefore, 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. (Acts 6:3)
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Acts 10:22• 22And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee. (Acts 10:22)
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Acts 22:12• 12And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there, (Acts 22:12)
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3 John 12• 12Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true. (3 John 12)
good.
1 Tim. 5:25• 25Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid. (1 Tim. 5:25)
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1 Tim. 2:10• 10But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. (1 Tim. 2:10)
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1 Tim. 6:18• 18That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; (1 Tim. 6:18)
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Matt. 5:16• 16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (Matt. 5:16)
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Acts 9:36• 36Now 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. (Acts 9:36)
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Eph. 2:10• 10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. (Eph. 2:10)
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2 Tim. 3:17• 17That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. (2 Tim. 3:17)
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Titus 2:7• 7In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, (Titus 2:7)
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Titus 3:8• 8This 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. (Titus 3:8)
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Titus 3:14• 14And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful. (Titus 3:14)
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Heb. 10:24• 24And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: (Heb. 10:24)
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Heb. 13:21• 21Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. (Heb. 13:21)
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1 Peter 2:12• 12Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation. (1 Peter 2:12)
if she have brought.
2 Tim. 1:5• 5When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. (2 Tim. 1:5)
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2 Tim. 3:15• 15And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. (2 Tim. 3:15)
if she have lodged.
Acts 16:14‑15• 14And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.
 15And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us. (Acts 16:14‑15)
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Rom. 12:13• 13Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. (Rom. 12:13)
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Heb. 13:2• 2Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. (Heb. 13:2)
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1 Peter 4:9• 9Use hospitality one to another without grudging. (1 Peter 4:9)
washed.
Gen. 18:4• 4Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree: (Gen. 18:4)
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Gen. 19:2• 2And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night. (Gen. 19:2)
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Gen. 24:32• 32And the man came into the house: and he ungirded his camels, and gave straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet, and the men's feet that were with him. (Gen. 24:32)
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Luke 7:38,44• 38And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.
 44And 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. (Luke 7:38,44)
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John 13:5‑15• 5After 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.
 6Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet?
 7Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter.
 8Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.
 9Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.
 10Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all.
 11For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean.
 12So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?
 13Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.
 14If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet.
 15For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. (John 13:5‑15)
if she have relieved.
Lev. 25:35• 35And if thy brother be waxen poor, and fallen in decay with thee; then thou shalt relieve him: yea, though he be a stranger, or a sojourner; that he may live with thee. (Lev. 25:35)
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Isa. 1:17• 17Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. (Isa. 1:17)
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Acts 9:39• 39Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them. (Acts 9:39)
if she have diligently.
Psa. 119:4• 4Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently. (Psa. 119:4)
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Col. 1:10• 10That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; (Col. 1:10)
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2 Tim. 2:21• 21If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work. (2 Tim. 2:21)
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Titus 2:14• 14Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. (Titus 2:14)
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Titus 3:1,8• 1Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
 8This 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. (Titus 3:1,8)
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Titus 3•  (Titus 3)
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• Then her general character in respect of reputable works is insisted on. Rearing of children (not necessarily her own) is not forgotten; as well as the exercise of hospitality to strangers. Even this alone would not bear the christian stamp; and the apostle adds that lowly act, so consecrated to deeper meaning by our Lord Himself in John 13-washing saints' feet (“On 1 Timothy 5:9-16” by W. Kelly)
• When cared for, they would not assuredly cease to care for others: godly and gracious habits do not so change; and the assembly was not to neglect but honor widows of such a sort. (“On 1 Timothy 5:9-16” by W. Kelly)
• Very blessedly this Scripture shows how much a godly woman can do that is pleasing to God and in helping the Lord's people. The omissions, however, are as striking as the good works that are enumerated. (“Warnings Against Worldliness and Instruction in Piety: 1 Timothy 5” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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borne witness to in good works, if she have brought up children, if she have exercised hospitality, if she have washed saints’ feet, if she have imparted relief to the distressed, if she have diligently followed every good work.

W. Kelly Translation

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witnessed of in gooda works, if she reared children, if she entertained strangers, if she washed saints’ feet, if she relieved afflicted [persons], if she followed up every good work.

WK Translation Notes

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These two words "good" in this verse are not the same. The first means good in the sense of comely, fair, honourable; the second answers to good in the shape of benevolent acts.