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.
Cross-references
In 1 Timothy 5:25, good works are clearly evident, reinforcing that the widow's good works should be visible to others.
1 Timothy 2:10 instructs women to adorn themselves with good works; this is the foundation for the widow's similar requirement.
In 1 Timothy 3:7, the same requirement for a good testimony applies to overseers, showing consistency in church qualifications.
1 Timothy 6:18 urges the rich to be rich in good works, a general call that includes the widow's devotion to every good work.
In 1 Timothy 6:11, Paul urges Timothy to pursue godly virtues—aligning with the good works expected of widows here.
Romans 12:13 commands believers to show hospitality, echoing the same virtue required for widows in 1 Timothy 5:10.
In Acts 16:15, Lydia urges Paul to stay at her home, directly exemplifying the hospitality expected of widows in 1 Timothy 5:10.
In Genesis 18:4, Abraham offers water to wash his guests' feet, a clear example of the foot-washing hospitality commended in 1 Timothy 5:10.
Ephesians 2:10 grounds good works in God's preparation — the same works that 1 Timothy 5:10 lists as evidence of faithfulness.
In Acts 9:39, Dorcas shows tunics she made for widows — a concrete example of the good works commended here for enrollment.
Acts 9:36 describes Dorcas full of good works and charitable deeds, exactly embodying the widow's qualifications in 1 Timothy 5:10.
Acts 6:3 requires men of good reputation for service; this echoes the widow's need for a reputation for good works.
In John 13:5-15, Jesus washes the disciples' feet as a model of servant leadership — the same act of humble service commended here.
2 Timothy 3:17 shows Scripture equips for 'every good work' — the same phrase describing the widow's devotion in 1 Timothy 5:10.
In Isaiah 1:17, the call to 'plead the widow's cause' directly parallels the care for the afflicted and good works required of widows here.
In Titus 2:14, Christ's redemption creates a people 'zealous for good works' — the same devotion to good works expected of the enrolled widow here.
Titus 3:8 urges believers to devote themselves to good works — the same devotion expected of the widow in 1 Timothy 5:10.
Titus 3:14 connects devotion to good works with helping urgent needs — mirroring the care for afflicted in 1 Timothy 5:10.
Hebrews 13:2 urges hospitality to strangers, reinforcing the standard of hospitality listed for widows in 1 Timothy 5:10.
1 Peter 4:9 calls for hospitality without grumbling, aligning with the same expectation for widows in 1 Timothy 5:10.
Genesis 24:32 records Laban bringing water to wash the feet of Abraham's servant, illustrating the foot-washing custom referenced in 1 Timothy 5:10.
Genesis 19:2 shows Lot washing the feet of his angelic guests, another OT instance of foot-washing hospitality, matching 1 Timothy 5:10.
1 Corinthians 16:15 describes Stephanas' household devoted to serving saints, echoing the devotion to every good work required of widows.
Acts 16:2 notes Timothy's good reputation, echoing the requirement that widows have a reputation for good works.
Luke 14:13 instructs inviting the afflicted, directly mirroring the call to care for the afflicted in the widow's qualifications.
Judges 19:21 shows the same hospitality of washing a guest’s feet — directly reflecting the qualification in 1 Timothy 5:10.
In Matthew 25:35, Jesus commends welcoming strangers, directly paralleling the hospitality required for widows.
1 Samuel 25:41 records Abigail offering to wash the feet of David’s servants — a humble service identical to that in 1 Timothy 5:10.
2 Chronicles 28:15 details caring for captives with food, clothing, and anointing — the same care for the afflicted listed in 1 Timothy 5:10.
Isaiah 58:7 commands sharing food with the hungry and housing the homeless — directly mirroring the care for the afflicted in 1 Timothy 5:10.
Job 31:32 shows Job opening his doors to travelers — the same hospitality required in 1 Timothy 5:10 for widows.
1 Peter 2:12 highlights good deeds as a witness to outsiders — the same reputation for good works required of widows in 1 Timothy 5:10.
Titus 2:7 calls for being a model of good works — mirroring the exemplary good works required of widows in 1 Timothy 5:10.
3 John 1:12 commends Demetrius with a good testimony from all, mirroring the widow's need for a reputation for good works.
Acts 22:12 describes Ananias having a good testimony from all Jews, similar to the widow's requirement of a good reputation.
In Leviticus 25:35, the command to support impoverished brothers echoes the care for the afflicted required here for widows.
Hebrews 10:24 encourages stirring up one another to good works — the same good works that 1 Timothy 5:10 lists as evidence of a widow's faithfulness.
In Titus 3:1, believers are to be 'ready for every good work' — the same readiness expected of widows here regarding good works.
Titus 2:5 instructs young women in domestic virtues—consistent with the good works and reputation required of widows here.
In 2 Timothy 2:21, being 'ready for every good work' parallels the requirement here that a widow be 'devoted to every good work' — same readiness for service.
Matthew 5:16 commands good works to be seen by others, aligning with the widow's reputation for good works before the church.
In Luke 7:38, a woman washes Jesus' feet with her tears, an act of humble service that reflects the foot-washing practice noted in 1 Timothy 5:10.
Luke 8:3 shows women supporting Jesus financially, exemplifying the good works (hospitality, care) expected of widows.
Philippians 4:3 mentions women who labored with Paul in the gospel—parallel to the widows' service and good works described here.
Acts 10:22 notes Cornelius had a good reputation among Jews, paralleling the widow's required reputation for good works.
In 2 Corinthians 8:4, the Macedonians plead to participate in relief for the saints—reflecting the same devotion to good works seen here.
Hebrews 13:21 asks God to equip believers to do His will — the same kind of good works that qualify a widow in 1 Timothy 5:10.
1 Peter 3:5 describes holy women of the past who hoped in God—parallel to the widow's reputation for good works and godliness.