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Also command these things, that they may be without reproach.
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A Blameless Public Witness
Commentators explain that Paul's command was not just a private instruction for Timothy, but was meant to be taught publicly. The goal was for the entire church community, especially widows, to live in a way that was 'without reproach.' This public blamelessness was crucial for the church's witness, preventing slander and demonstrating the transformative power of faith to the outside world.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And these things give in charge. Announce, or declare these things, that is, particularly respecting the duty of children to their widowed…
That they may be without reproach (ινα ανεπιλημπτο ωσιν). See 3:2 for ανεπιλημπτος. Final clause with ινα and present subjunctive.…
19th Century
Anglican
And these things give in charge.—This means the duties of widows, as set forth in 1 Timothy 5:5, together wit…
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16th Century
Protestant
And command these things. He means that not only does he prescribe to Timothy the course he should follow, but the women also must be care…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And these things give in charge Concerning rebuking persons of a different age and sex, and concerning the maintenan…
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…
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13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle instructed Timothy on the use of and abstinence from foods; here he instructs him on the distribution of provisio…