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 widows indeed.
Matthew 12:50
For whoever does the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother."
John 19:26
Therefore when Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing there, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold your son!"
With
1 Timothy 4:12
Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from every form of evil.
2 Timothy 2:22
Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.