Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.
Bible References
Elder
1 Timothy 5:3
Honor widows who are truly widows.
Matthew 12:50
For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother."
John 19:26
When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold, your son!"
With
1 Timothy 4:12
Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from every form of evil.
2 Timothy 2:22
So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.