1 Timothy 5:9
“Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man,”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Let not a widow be taken into the number,.... That is, of widows, to be maintained by the church; though some choose to…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Let not a widow be taken into the number - Margin, “chosen.” The margin expresses the sense of the Greek more…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Taken into the number - Let her not be taken into the list of those for which the Church must provide. But some think…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Timothy 5:3-16
Directions are here given concerning the taking of widows into the number of those who were employed by the church and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
More definite direction is now given as to the honour and the qualification, Let not a widow be taken into the number.…
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