Post by clarkthompson on Oct 23, 2014 21:39:07 GMT -5
1 Timothy 5:11-15
KJV 11 But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry; 12 Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith. 13 And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not. 14 I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. 15 For some are already turned aside after Satan.
ECB 11 But shun the younger widows: for whenever they sensualize against Messiah they will to marry; 12 having judgment, because they set aside their first trust: 13 and simultaneously they learn to be idle wandering about the houses: and not only idle, but also babblers and overworking; speaking what they must not. 14 So I will that the younger marry, birth children, be housedespotes; giving no opportunity to cause the adversary to speak abusively. 15 For some are already turned aside after Satan.
These are my thoughts, please share yours.
11 This may seem odd but Paul gives the reason why, the church is unable to up keep everyone. If they are at a young age they very likely would want to remarry, if they marry they are no longer just widows but are again brides.
12 They should not have conflict with the church because they want to remarry and not dedicate all their time to the church as they would if they had no family. Their first pledge refers to the Lord. The Lord should always come first.
13 Youth often brings things that go away once one matures, using youth or those younger has its risks, Paul also encouraged Timothy even though he was young, there are exceptions but this is just a precaution that is taken.
14 When you are younger you are still able to remarry and bear children so Paul is saying encourage them to do this, if it is the will of the Lord they not remarry and serve the church nothing will stop them.
15 After a childhood independence often leaves to a life turning to God. Most people who grow up in church often stop while in college and only choose to go back after having children of their own. If they stay in church after their independence and stay dedicated to God after then they were truly serious about God.
KJV 11 But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry; 12 Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith. 13 And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not. 14 I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. 15 For some are already turned aside after Satan.
ECB 11 But shun the younger widows: for whenever they sensualize against Messiah they will to marry; 12 having judgment, because they set aside their first trust: 13 and simultaneously they learn to be idle wandering about the houses: and not only idle, but also babblers and overworking; speaking what they must not. 14 So I will that the younger marry, birth children, be housedespotes; giving no opportunity to cause the adversary to speak abusively. 15 For some are already turned aside after Satan.
These are my thoughts, please share yours.
11 This may seem odd but Paul gives the reason why, the church is unable to up keep everyone. If they are at a young age they very likely would want to remarry, if they marry they are no longer just widows but are again brides.
12 They should not have conflict with the church because they want to remarry and not dedicate all their time to the church as they would if they had no family. Their first pledge refers to the Lord. The Lord should always come first.
13 Youth often brings things that go away once one matures, using youth or those younger has its risks, Paul also encouraged Timothy even though he was young, there are exceptions but this is just a precaution that is taken.
14 When you are younger you are still able to remarry and bear children so Paul is saying encourage them to do this, if it is the will of the Lord they not remarry and serve the church nothing will stop them.
15 After a childhood independence often leaves to a life turning to God. Most people who grow up in church often stop while in college and only choose to go back after having children of their own. If they stay in church after their independence and stay dedicated to God after then they were truly serious about God.
