Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.
Bible References
Elder
1 Timothy 5:3
Show consideration for true widows [i.e., those destitute of family members to care for them].
Matthew 12:50
"For whoever will do what my Father in heaven desires, is my brother and sister and mother."
John 19:26
So, when Jesus saw His mother standing beside the disciple He loved [i.e., probably the apostle John], He said to her, "[My dear] woman, look, [here is] your son!"
With
1 Timothy 4:12
Do not allow anyone to look down on you because you are [so] young, but you should be an example to those who believe [in Christ] in your speech, in your conduct, in your love, in your faith [and] in your purity.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, give [careful] thought to these things: Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovable, whatever is commendable. If it is excellent; if it is praiseworthy; [think about it].
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Avoid [the practice of] every kind of evil.
2 Timothy 2:22
But run from the evil desires of youth and pursue [the practice of] right living, faith, love and peace, along with those people who call on the Lord [i.e., in prayer] from a pure heart.