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 in need.
Matthew 12:50
For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother."
John 19:26
So when Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing there, he said to his mother, "Woman, look, here is your son!"

With

1 Timothy 4:12
Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Stay away from every form of evil.
2 Timothy 2:22
But keep away from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, in company with others who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

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