1 Timothy 5:10

Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

Well reported of {G3140} for {G1722} good {G2570} works {G2041}; if {G1487} she have brought up {G5044} children, if {G1487} she have lodged strangers {G3580}, if {G1487} she have washed {G3538} the saints {G40}' feet {G4228}, if {G1487} she have relieved {G1884} the afflicted {G2346}, if {G1487} she have diligently followed {G1872} every {G3956} good {G18} work {G2041}.

and is known for her good deeds — as one who has reared her children well, showed hospitality, washed the feet of God’s people, helped those in trouble, and engaged in all kinds of good work.

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.

well 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.

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Cross-References

  • 1 Timothy 6:18 (8 votes)

    That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

  • Titus 3:8 (7 votes)

    [This is] a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

  • Acts 9:36 (6 votes)

    ¶ Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.

  • Titus 2:7 (5 votes)

    In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine [shewing] uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

  • Titus 3:1 (5 votes)

    ¶ Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

  • 2 Timothy 3:17 (4 votes)

    That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

  • Luke 7:44 (4 votes)

    And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped [them] with the hairs of her head.