Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.

Bible References

Elder

1 Timothy 5:3
Honor widows who have no other family members to care for them.
Matthew 12:50
because whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother."
John 19:26
When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he kept loving standing there, he told his mother, "Dear lady, here is your son."

With

1 Timothy 4:12
Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for other believers in your speech, behavior, love, faithfulness, and purity.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is fair, whatever is pure, whatever is acceptable, whatever is commendable, if there is anything of excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy keep thinking about these things.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Keep away from every kind of evil.
2 Timothy 2:22
Flee from youthful passions. Instead, pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace together with those who call on the Lord with a pure heart.

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