1 Timothy 5:10

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Reported

3 John 1:12

If she have brought

2 Timothy 1:5

2 Timothy 3:15

If she have lodged

Washed

John 13:5

If she have relieved

Leviticus 25:35

Isaiah 1:17

Acts 9:39

General references

Leviticus 14:42

Proverbs 31:27

Bible References

Reported

He must be well thought of by outsiders, so he doesn't fall into disgrace and the trap set for him by the Devil.

Therefore, brothers, appoint seven men among you who have a good reputation, who are full of the Spirit and wisdom, and we'll put them in charge of this work.

The men replied, "Cornelius, a centurion and an upright and God-fearing man who is respected by the whole Jewish nation, was instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his home to hear what you have to say."

"A certain Ananias, who was a devout man with respect to the Law and who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there,

Demetrius has received a good report from everyone, including the truth itself. We, too, can testify to this report, and you know that our testimony is true.

If she have brought

I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first existed in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced that this faith also exists in you.

From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures that are able to give you the wisdom you need for salvation through faith in the Messiah Jesus.

If she have lodged

A woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a dealer in purple goods, was listening to us. She was a worshiper of God, and the Lord opened her heart to listen carefully to what was being said by Paul.

Supply the needs of the saints. Extend hospitality to strangers.

Stop neglecting to show hospitality to strangers, for by showing hospitality some have had angels as their guests without being aware of it.

Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

Washed

I'll have some water brought to wash your feet while you rest under the tree.

and said, "Look, my lords! Please come inside your servant's house, wash your feet, and spend the night. Then you can get up early and be on your way." But they responded, "No, we would rather spend the night in the town square."

So the servant went to the house and unbridled the camels. They provided straw and feed for the camels and water for washing his feet and those of the men with him.

and knelt at his feet behind him. She was crying and began to wash his feet with her tears and dry them with her hair. Then she kissed his feet over and over again, anointing them constantly with the perfume.

Then he poured some water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to dry them with the towel that was tied around his waist.

If she have relieved

"If your relative becomes so poor that he is indebted to you, then you are to support him. You are to let him live with you just like the resident alien and the traveler.

Learn to practice what is good; seek justice, alleviate oppression, defend orphans in court, and plead the widow's case.

So Peter got up and went with them. When he arrived, they took him upstairs. All the widows gathered around Peter, crying and showing him all the shirts and coats Dorcas had made while she was still with them.

General references

They are then to take other stones and bring them to replace those stones. Lastly, they are to replaster the house."

She looks discretely to the affairs of her household, and she is never lazy.