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

also, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, in case he incurs slander and is trapped by the devil.

Brothers, look out seven of your own number, men of good reputation who are full of the Spirit and of wisdom. We will appoint them to this duty,

They said, "Cornelius, a captain, a good man who reverences God and enjoys a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation, was instructed by a holy angel to send for you to his house and to listen to what you had to say."

Then a certain Ananias, a devout man in the Law, who had a good reputation among all the Jewish inhabitants,

Everybody testifies to Demetrius, and so does the Truth itself: I testify to him too, and you know my testimony is true.

If she have brought

for I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, as it dwells (I feel sure) in yourself.

remember you have known from childhood the sacred writings that can impart saving wisdom by faith in Christ Jesus.

If she have lodged

Among the listeners there was a woman called Lydia, a dealer in purple who belonged to the town of Thyatira. She reverenced God, and the Lord opened her heart to attend to what Paul said.

contribute to needy saints, make a practice of hospitality.

Never forget to be hospitable, for by hospitality some have entertained angels unawares.

Be hospitable to each other, and do not grudge it.

Washed

and stood behind him at his feet in tears; her tears began to wet his feet, so she wiped them with the hair of her head, pressed kisses on them, and anointed them with the perfume.

then poured water into a basin, and began to wash the feet of the disciples, wiping them with the towel he had tied round him.

If she have relieved

So Peter got up and went with them. When he arrived, they took him up to the room, where all the widows stood beside him crying as they showed him the garments and dresses that Dorcas used to make when she was with them.