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1 Timothy 5:14

1 Timothy 5:14
I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

I will therefore that the younger women marry,.... Or "the younger" widows rather; and so some copies read; for this is not the apostle's advice to young women in general, though it will suit with…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

I will therefore - I give it as my opinion; or this is my counsel; compare notes, 1Co 7:6, 1Co 7:10, 1Co 7:40. That the younger women marry - The word “women” is not expressed or necessarily implied…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

I will therefore that the younger women marry - As the preceding discourse has been about the younger widows, and this is an inference from it; it is most evident that by the younger women the apostle…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 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 had maintenance from the church: Honour widows that are widows indeed. Honour…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

I will therefore Rather, with R.V. -I desire;" the stronger verb, as in 1Ti 2:8; 1Ti 6:9; Tit 3:8: and four other passages of St Paul's Epistles: while the weaker verb is used by him more than sixty…