1 Timothy 5:6

Translations

Modern

But she who lives for pleasure is dead even while she is still alive.

Traditional

But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.

Literal

But she given to luxury has died while living.

Latin

Nam quæ in deliciis est, vivens mortua est.

Original

Greek

English

But she who lives for pleasure is dead even while she is still alive.

Notes

1 Timothy 5:6

but she who lives for pleasure: Some widows in Ephesus lived only for pleasure. They cared more about receiving than giving to others (see also 6:17–19; James 5:5). They did not need support.

1 Timothy 5:3–16

A widow without wealth or family was alone in a world that did not support her. The Christian community was expected to care for such widows among its members (see Deuteronomy 10:17–19; Isaiah 1:17; compare Acts 6:1–6; James 1:27). Some suggest this passage implies a religious order of widows in the first-century AD church at Ephesus. However, there is no obvious evidence of such an order, only of a ministry to help community members without financial means.

1 Timothy 5:1–6:2

Proper behavior in God's spiritual household involves everyone, including:

the old and young (5:1–2),
widows (5:3–16),
old people (5:17–25), and
slaves (6:1–2a).

Showing respect within the household goes beyond social boundaries.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Concern for the Poor Social Justice

Related verses

James 5:5
You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened your hearts in the day of slaughter.
Revelation 3:1
“To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of the One who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation for being alive, yet you are dead.
Luke 15:24
For this son of mine was dead and is alive again! He was lost and is found!’ So they began to celebrate.
Revelation 18:7
As much as she has glorified herself and lived in luxury, give her the same measure of torment and grief. In her heart she says, ‘I sit as queen; I am not a widow and will never see grief.’
Luke 15:32
But it was fitting to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’”
Ephesians 2:1
And you were dead in your trespasses and sins,
Luke 15:13
After a few days, the younger son got everything together and journeyed to a distant country, where he squandered his wealth in wild living.
Matthew 8:22
But Jesus told him, “Follow Me, and let the dead bury their own dead.”
Psalm 73:5–7
They are free of the burdens others carry; they are not afflicted like other men.
Ephesians 5:14
So it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
Ephesians 2:5
…made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved!
1 Samuel 15:32
Then Samuel said, “Bring me Agag king of the Amalekites.” Agag came to him cheerfully, for he thought, “Surely the bitterness of death is past.”

1 Timothy 5:6

Translations?

Original?

Notes?

Related verses?

Parallels?

Glossary?

Topics?

Translations

Original

Notes

Related verses

Parallels

Glossary

Topics