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

But he must also have a good report from those on the outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the Devil.

Therefore, brothers, look out among you seven men being witnessed to, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this duty.

And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man and one who fears God, and one of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and to hear words from you.

And one Ananias, a devout man according to the Law, testified to by all the Jews who lived there,

Demetrius has good report by all, and by the truth itself. And we also bear witness, and you know that our witness is true.

If she have brought

taking recollection of the unfeigned faith that is in you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois, and in your mother Eunice. And I am persuaded that it is in you also.

and that from a babe you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

If she have lodged

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

distributing to the needs of the saints, pursuing hospitality.

Do not be forgetful of hospitality, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.

Be hospitable to one another, without grudging;

Washed

Let a little water, I pray, be brought, and wash Your feet, and rest under the tree.

and said, Behold now, my lords, please turn into your servant's house and stay all night, and wash your feet, and you shall rise up early and go your way. And they said, No, but we will stay in the street.

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

And she stood behind Him, weeping at His feet, and she began to wash His feet with tears and wipe them with the hair of her head. And she ardently kissed His feet and anointed them with the ointment.

After that He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.

If she have relieved

And if your brother has become poor, and his hand has failed with you, then you shall help him; yes, even if he is a stranger or a tenant, so that he may live with you.

learn to do good; seek judgment, reprove the oppressor. Judge the orphan, plead for the widow.

And rising up, Peter went with them. When he had come, they brought him into the upper room. And all the widows stood beside 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 looks well to the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.