I Timothy 5:10
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and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
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for good works--Greek, "IN honourable (excellent) works"; the sphere or element in which the good report of her had place (Tit 2:7). This answers to Ti1 3:7, as to the bishop or presbyter, "He must have a good report of them which are without." if--if, in addition to being "well reported of." she . . . brought up children--either her own (Ti1 3:4, Ti1 3:12), or those of others, which is one of the "good works"; a qualification adapting her for ministry to orphan children, and to mothers of families. lodged strangers-- Ti1 3:2, "given to hospitality" (Tit 1:8); in the case of presbyters. washed . . . saints' feet--after the example of the Lord (Joh 13:14); a specimen of the universal spirit of humbly "by love serving one another," which actuated the early Christians. relieved the afflicted--whether by pecuniary or other relief. followed . . . good-- (Th1 5:15; compare instances in Mat 25:35-36).
Open source ↗Here the apostle, I. Directs Timothy how to reprove (Ti1 5:1, Ti1 5:2). II. Adverts to widows, both elder and younger (Ti1 5:3-16). III. To elders (Ti1 5:17-19). IV. Treats of public reproof (Ti1 5:20). V. Gives a solemn charge concerning ordination (Ti1 5:21, Ti1 5:22). VI. Refers to his health (Ti1 5:23), and states men's sins to be very different in their effects (Ti1 5:24, Ti1 5:25).
Open source ↗5:10 and served other believers humbly: Cp. Gen 18:4; Luke 7:44; John 13:1-17.
Open source ↗Original language
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Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,
This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,
And turning toward the woman, He said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? When I entered your house, you did not give Me water for My feet, but she wet My feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.
so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.
Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree.