1Ti 5:9-10 | PNT | STEP | Let not a widow be taken into the number . Into the order of widows supported by the church and engaged in its work. Under three-score years old . None but the aged. Having been the wife of one man . Not having had more than one husband living at the same time, as was very common in those days of easy divorce.

1 Timothy 5:9-10

Let not a widow be taken into the number. Into the order of widows supported by the church and engaged in its work.

Under three-score years old. None but the aged.

Having been the wife of one man. Not having had more than one husband living at the same time, as was very common in those days of easy divorce. Well reported of. Good character was a requisite.

For good works. The good works are named.

If she have brought up children. Either her own, or orphans or neglected children.

If she have lodged strangers. The duty of hospitality is often urged. Often, in that age, saints were made homeless by persecution.

If she have washed the saints' feet. A duty of hospitality, not a church ordinance.

If she have relieved the afflicted. A ministering angel.