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

He must have a good reputation with those outside the congregation, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the Devil.

Therefore brothers select seven men who have a good reputation. Men who are full of spirit and wisdom that we may appoint to take care of this business.

They said: We come from Cornelius the centurion, a righteous man who respects God. He has a good reputation among all the nation of the Jews. A holy angel told him to have you come to his house so he could hear what you have to say.

A man named Ananias was in that city. He is a religious man who obeyed our Law and was highly respected by all the Jews living there.

Demetrius has the witness of all men, and of the truth itself. Yes, we also testify and you know our witness is true.

If she have brought

I am mindful of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well.

From childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to make you wise to salvation through faith that is in Christ Jesus.

If she have lodged

A woman named Lydia who was a seller of purple came from Thyatira. She worshipped God because God opened her heart to listen to the things spoken by Paul.

Contribute to the needs of the holy ones and practice hospitality.

Show hospitality to strangers, for some have entertained angels without knowing it.

Be hospitable to one another without complaining.

Washed

Please. Let a little water be brought. Wash your feet and rest under the tree.

My lords, he said, come to my home to wash your feet, and be my guests for the night. You may get up in the morning as early as you like and be on your way again. Oh no, they said, We will spend the night out here in the city square.

The man went into the house. Laban unloaded the camels and gave them straw and fodder. Then he brought water for Abraham's servant and his men to wash their feet.

Standing by his feet weeping, she wet his feet with her tears. She wiped them with the hair of her head. Then she kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment.

Then he poured water into the basin and washed the disciples' feet. He wiped them with the towel he was wearing.

If she have relieved

If an Israelite becomes poor and cannot support himself, you should help him. He must live with you as a stranger without a permanent home.

Learn to do good (well) (right). Seek justice. Correct oppressors. Defend orphans. Plead the case of widows.

Peter went to them right a way. When he arrived they brought him into the upper chamber. All the widows stood by him weeping and showing the coats and garments that Dorcas made while she was with them.

General references

The stones must be replaced, and the house must be plastered again.

She watches over her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.