1 Timothy 5:3 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Honour widows that are widows indeed.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Take care of widows who are truly on their own with no one else to help them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Look out for people who have literally no one else in their corner.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The letter to Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul, written to his associate Timothy, who was leading the church in Ephesus, during the mid-first century CE. It was written to provide Timothy with instructions on church leadership, organization, and how to address challenges like false teachings and community care in Ephesus.

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