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"Honor" Means Financial Support
Commentators unanimously agree that the command to "honor" widows means more than just showing respect. Citing the original Greek and other biblical texts, scholars explain that it primarily refers to providing tangible, financial support and maintenance for those in need from the church's common funds.
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1 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Timothy 5:3
18th Century
Theologian
Honour widows. The particular attention and respect that are commanded here seem to refer to the class of widows who were supported by the…
AT Robertson
On 1 Timothy 5:3
That are widows indeed (τας οντως χηρας). For οντως (actually, really), see Lu 23:47; 1 Corinthians 14:25; and verse 5…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Timothy 5:3
19th Century
Bishop
Honour widows that are widows indeed.—The mention of a pastor's relationships with the female members of the flock sugges…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Timothy 5:3
“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
On 1 Timothy 5:3
16th Century
Theologian
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
On 1 Timothy 5:3
17th Century
Pastor
Honour widows that are widows indeed .
Who those are, see in (1 Timothy 1:5 1 Timothy 1:9 [R…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Timothy 5:3–8
17th Century
Minister
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…