1 Timothy 5:10

WEB

¹⁰being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work.

KJV

¹⁰Well 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.

BSB

¹⁰and 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.

FBV

¹⁰^[+] The widow should have a reputation for doing good. Did she bring up children properly? Has she been hospitable? Has she washed the feet of church members? Has she helped those who were in trouble? Has she really tried to do good in every way?

Extra References

1 Timothy 6:18

¹⁸that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to share;

Titus 3:8

⁸This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you insist confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;

Acts 9:36

³⁶Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which when translated means Dorcas.^[+] This woman was full of good works and acts of mercy which she did.

Titus 2:7

⁷In all things show yourself an example of good works. In your teaching, show integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,

Titus 3:1

¹Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

Luke 7:44

⁴⁴Turning to the woman, he said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I entered into your house, and you gave me no water for my feet, but she has wet my feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head.

Matthew 5:16

¹⁶Even so, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

2 Timothy 3:17

¹⁷that each person who belongs to God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Romans 12:13

¹³contributing to the needs of the saints, and given to hospitality.

Hebrews 13:21

²¹make you complete in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.