1 Timothy 5:17 uses the same Greek word 'time' (honor) for elders — linking the command to honor widows with honoring faithful leaders.

1 Timothy 5:16 instructs believing families to care for their own widows, freeing the church to support those truly without help.

In 1 Timothy 5:9, Paul lists qualifications for enrolled widows — showing that 'truly widows' need to be vetted.

1 Timothy 5:5 defines a true widow as one alone and devoted to God, clarifying who receives the church's honor.

1 Timothy 5:4 qualifies the command: family should care for their own widows, so the church honors the truly widowed.

In 1 Timothy 5:2, older women are to be treated as mothers — the same group 'widows' in 5:3 belong to; honor widows extends that respect.

Deuteronomy 10:18 declares God defends widows — the OT foundation for honoring them.

James 1:27 defines pure religion as visiting widows in affliction — a parallel command reinforcing the duty.

Acts 6:1 records neglect of widows in the early church, leading to practical reforms — directly applies the same concern.

Luke 2:37 portrays Anna as a devoted widow who serves God constantly, exemplifying the 'truly a widow' Paul describes.

Matthew 23:14 condemns those who devour widows' houses — the opposite of honoring, a warning against exploitation.

Psalm 68:5 calls God a defender of widows — the ultimate model for honoring them.

Psalm 146:9 declares God upholds the widow, grounding the command to honor them in God's own care.

Luke 7:12 shows Jesus raising a widow's son, illustrating compassionate care for widows in action.

Deuteronomy 27:19 curses those who pervert justice for widows — warning against mistreatment, contrasting with honor.

Deuteronomy 14:29 includes widows in the third-year tithe provision — a specific command to care for them.

Jeremiah 49:11 promises God will keep widows alive and let them trust in Him, reinforcing the duty to honor them.

Psalm 94:6 describes oppressors killing widows — the opposite of honoring them, a warning.

Acts 9:39 shows widows mourning Dorcas who clothed them — an example of honoring widows through good works.

Job 31:16 has Job denying withholding from the widow — showing his faithfulness in caring for them.

Job 29:13 describes Job causing the widow's heart to sing — an example of honoring widows.

Deuteronomy 16:14 again includes widows in the Feast of Tabernacles joy — consistent OT care.

Deuteronomy 16:11 commands rejoicing before God with widows — showing their inclusion in worship.

Exodus 20:12 commands honor for parents — a foundational principle that informs honoring older widows as mother-figures in the church.

1 Peter 2:17 broadens the command to honor everyone — placing the specific duty to honor widows within a universal call to respect all people.