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

Luke 7:38

John 13:5

If she have relieved

Acts 9:39

Bible References

Reported

Further, he must have a good reputation from those who are without, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

Therefore, brethren, select from among yourselves seven men, of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business:

They replied: Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that fears God, and of good report among the whole nation of the Jews, was instructed by a holy angel to call you to his house, and to hear words from you.

And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, who had a good report from all the Jews that dwelt there,

A good report is given of Demetrius by all, and by the truth itself: and we also give our testimony, and you know that our testimony is true.

If she have brought

for I remember the unfeigned faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois, and in your mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that it dwells in you also.

and that from a child you have known the holy scriptures, which are able to make you wise in order to salvation, through faith that is in Christ Jesus.

If she have lodged

And a certain woman, named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, who worshiped God, heard; whose heart the Lord opened to attend to the things that were spoken by Paul.

administer to the necessities of the saints; be careful to entertain strangers;

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for, by this means, some have unconsciously entertained angels.

Be hospitable, one to another, without murmuring.

Washed

and stood behind at his feet, weeping; and she began to wash his feet with her tears; and she wiped them with the hair of her head, and kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment.

Then he poured water into a basin, and began to wash his disciples feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was girded.

If she have relieved

Then Peter arose, and went with them; and when he had come, they brought him into the upper room; and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments that Dorcas made while she was with them.