1 Timothy 5:12

American Standard Version

having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge.

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1 Timothy 5:12 in other translations

having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge.

1 Timothy 5:12 · World English Bible

1 Timothy 5:12 in context

  1. 10well reported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath used hospitality to strangers, if she hath washed the saints’ feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work.
  2. 11But younger widows refuse: for when they have waxed wanton against Christ, they desire to marry;
  3. 12having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge.
  4. 13And withal they learn also to be idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.
  5. 14I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, give no occasion to the adversary for reviling: