Verse 14

1 Timothy 5:14

American Standard Version

14 I desire therefore that the younger [widows] marry, bear children, rule the household, give no occasion to the adversary for reviling:
Original Language Text
greek
βούλομαι οὖν νεωτέρας γαμεῖν, τεκνογονεῖν, οἰκοδεσποτεῖν, μηδεμίαν ἀφορμὴν διδόναι τῷ ἀντικειμένῳ λοιδορίας χάριν·
English Translation
I therefore wish to marry a younger woman, to bear children, to manage a household, and to give no occasion for slander to the opposing party.
AI translation from greek via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 5 Context
1 Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brethren: Focus ↗
2 the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity. Focus ↗
3 Honor widows that are widows indeed. Focus ↗
4 But if any widow hath children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their ow... Focus ↗
5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, hath her hope set on God (Elohim), and continueth in s... Focus ↗
6 But she that giveth herself to pleasure is dead while she liveth. Focus ↗
7 These things also command, that they may be without reproach. Focus ↗
8 But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and... Focus ↗
9 Let none be enrolled as a widow under threescore years old, [having been] the wife of one man, Focus ↗
10 well reported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath used hospitality to st... Focus ↗
11 But younger widows refuse: for when they have waxed wanton against Christ, they desire to marry; Focus ↗
12 having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge. Focus ↗
13 And withal they learn also [to be] idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but tat... Focus ↗
14 I desire therefore that the younger [widows] marry, bear children, rule the household, give no occas...
15 for already some are turned aside after Satan. Focus ↗
16 If any woman that believeth hath widows, let her relieve them, and let not the church be burdened; t... Focus ↗
17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the w... Focus ↗
18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The labore... Focus ↗
19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, except at [the mouth of] two or three witnesses. Focus ↗
20 Them that sin reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear. Focus ↗
21 I charge [thee] in the sight of God (Elohim), and Christ Yashua (Jesus), and the elect angels, that... Focus ↗
22 Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men`s sins: keep thyself pure. Focus ↗
23 Be no longer a drinker of water, but use a little wine for thy stomach`s sake and thine often infirm... Focus ↗
24 Some men`s sins are evident, going before unto judgment; and some men also they follow after. Focus ↗
25 In like manner also there are good works that are evident; and such as are otherwise cannot be hid. Focus ↗