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Honor widows that are widows indeed.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

That are widows indeed (τας οντως χηρας). For οντως (actually, really), see Lu 23:47; 1 Corinthians 14:25; and verse 5…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Honour widows. The particular attention and respect that are commanded here seem to refer to the class of widows who were supported by the…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Honour widows that are widows indeed.—The mention of a pastor's relationships with the female members of the flock sugges…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

“Give proper recognition to” (GK 5506) reflects a word that means first “price” and secondarily “honor” or “reverence.” In view of the following co…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Honor widows that are really widows. By the word honor he does not mean any expression of respect, but that special care of them …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Honour widows that are widows indeed .
Who those are, see in (1 Timothy 1:5 1 Timothy 1:9 [R…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Honour widows that are widows indeed, relieve them, and maintain them. It is the duty of children, if their parents are in need and they a…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Previously, the Apostle instructed Timothy on the use of and abstinence from foods; here he instructs him on the distribution of provisio…

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