1 Timothy 5:4

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to respect their own family by repaying their parents, for this is pleasing in God's sight.

1 Timothy 2:3

This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,

Genesis 45:10-11

You are to live in the land of Goshen, near where I am you, your children, your grandchildren, your flocks, your herds, and everything that you own.

Matthew 15:4-6

Because God said, "You are to honor your father and your mother,' and, "Whoever curses father or mother must certainly be put to death.'

Mark 7:11-13

But you say, "If anyone tells his father or mother, "Whatever support you might have received from me is Corban,"' (that is, an offering to God)

Genesis 47:12

Joseph provided food for his father, his brothers, and all of his father's household, proportionate to the number of young children.

Genesis 47:28

He lived for seventeen more years in Egypt, until he was 147 years old.

Judges 12:14

He had 40 sons and 30 grandsons who rode on 70 donkeys. He governed Israel for eight years.

Ruth 2:2

Ruth the Moabite told Naomi, "Please allow me to go out to the fields and glean grain behind anyone who shows me kindness." So Naomi replied, "Go ahead, my daughter."

Ruth 2:18

She picked up her grain and went back to town.

1 Samuel 22:3-4

David went from there to Mizpah of Moab, and he told the king of Moab, "Please let my father and mother come and stay with you until I know what God is going to do for me."

Job 18:19

He has no children or descendants within his own people; and no survivors where he once lived.

Proverbs 31:28

Her children stand up and encourage her, as does her husband, who praises her:

Isaiah 14:22

"I will rise up against them," declares the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, "and I will eliminate from Babylon her name and survivors, her offspring and descendants," declares the LORD.

Luke 2:51

Then he went back with them, returning to Nazareth and remaining in submission to them. His mother continued to treasure all these things in her heart.

John 19:26-27

When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he kept loving standing there, he told his mother, "Dear lady, here is your son."

Ephesians 6:1-3

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is the right thing to do.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.

General references

Bible References

Nephews

Judges 12:14
He had 40 sons and 30 grandsons who rode on 70 donkeys. He governed Israel for eight years.
Isaiah 14:22
"I will rise up against them," declares the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, "and I will eliminate from Babylon her name and survivors, her offspring and descendants," declares the LORD.

Learn

1 Samuel 22:3
David went from there to Mizpah of Moab, and he told the king of Moab, "Please let my father and mother come and stay with you until I know what God is going to do for me."
Proverbs 31:28
Her children stand up and encourage her, as does her husband, who praises her:
Luke 2:51
Then he went back with them, returning to Nazareth and remaining in submission to them. His mother continued to treasure all these things in her heart.
John 19:26
When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he kept loving standing there, he told his mother, "Dear lady, here is your son."

Piety

Matthew 15:4
Because God said, "You are to honor your father and your mother,' and, "Whoever curses father or mother must certainly be put to death.'
Mark 7:11
But you say, "If anyone tells his father or mother, "Whatever support you might have received from me is Corban,"' (that is, an offering to God)

To requite

Genesis 45:10
You are to live in the land of Goshen, near where I am you, your children, your grandchildren, your flocks, your herds, and everything that you own.
Genesis 47:12
Joseph provided food for his father, his brothers, and all of his father's household, proportionate to the number of young children.
Ruth 2:2
Ruth the Moabite told Naomi, "Please allow me to go out to the fields and glean grain behind anyone who shows me kindness." So Naomi replied, "Go ahead, my daughter."
Ephesians 6:1
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is the right thing to do.

Good

1 Timothy 2:3
This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,

General references

Genesis 45:11
I'll provide for you there, since there are still five years of famine left to go, and you, your households, and everything you own would have otherwise become impoverished.

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