1 Timothy 5:3
1 Timothy 5:3
“Honour widows that are widows indeed.”
King James Version (KJV)
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What Does 1 Timothy 5:3 Mean?
Paul addresses the care of widows, a vulnerable group in his day. He calls the church to honor those who are 'widows indeed,' truly without family support.
To honor here includes practical provision. The church is to recognize and care for those left alone. God's people are marked by how they treat the defenseless among them, and widows held a special claim on the church's love.
In the Original Language
chera (χήρα), 'widow' -- a woman whose husband has died, often without support.