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

Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

Look ye out therefore, brethren, from among you seven men of good report, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

And they said, Cornelius a centurion, a righteous man and one that feareth God, and well reported of by all the nation of the Jews, was warned of God by a holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words from thee.

And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well reported of by all the Jews that dwelt there,

Demetrius hath the witness of all men , and of the truth itself: yea, we also bear witness: and thou knowest that our witness is true.

If she have brought

having been reminded of the unfeigned faith that is in thee; which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and, I am persuaded, in thee also.

And that from a babe thou hast known the sacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

If she have lodged

And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple of the city of Thyatira, one that worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened to give heed unto the things which were spoken by Paul.

communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.

Forget not to show love unto strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

using hospitality one to another without murmuring:

Washed

let now a little water be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:

and he said, Behold now, my lords, turn aside, 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 way. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.

And the man came into the house, and he ungirded the camels. And he gave straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet and the feet of the men that were with him.

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

Then he poureth water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.

If she have relieved

And if thy brother be waxed poor, and his hand fail with thee; then thou shalt uphold him: as a stranger and a sojourner shall he live with thee.

learn to do well; seek justice, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.

And Peter arose and went with them. And 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.

General references

and they shall take other stones, and put them in the place of those stones; and he shall take other mortar, and shall plaster the house.

She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness.