1 Timothy 5:14 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Bible Comments

I counsel therefore the younger women — Widows or virgins, such as are not disposed to live single. To marry, to bear children, to guide the family — Then will they have sufficient employment of their own. And give no occasion of reproach to the adversary — Whether Jew or heathen.

1 Timothy 5:14

14 I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.