1 Timothy 5:10

An enrolled widow should have a track record of good works, raising children, hospitality, humble service, and relieving the afflicted. Her life of love qualifies her for the church's honor and care.

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• 1 Tim 6:18Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,
• Titus 3:8This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
• Acts 9:36In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
• Titus 3:1Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,
• Titus 2:7In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
• Rom 12:13Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
• Luke 7:44And turning toward the woman, He said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? When I entered your house, you did not give Me water for My feet, but she wet My feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.
• 2 Tim 3:17so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.
• Matt 5:16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
• Heb 10:24And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.
• Heb 13:2Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
• Luke 7:38As she stood behind Him at His feet weeping, she began to wet His feet with her tears and wipe them with her hair. Then she kissed His feet and anointed them with the perfume.
• 1 Pet 2:12Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.
• Gen 18:4Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree.
• Titus 3:14And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.
• Heb 13:21equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
• Titus 2:14He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
• John 13:5–15After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel that was around Him.
• Eph 2:10For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.
• Gen 19:2and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.”
• 2 Tim 1:5I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.
• Acts 22:12There a man named Ananias, a devout observer of the law who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there,
• Acts 9:39So Peter got up and went with them. On his arrival, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood around him, weeping and showing him the tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them.
• Lev 25:35Now if your countryman becomes destitute and cannot support himself among you, then you are to help him as you would a foreigner or stranger, so that he can continue to live among you.
• Acts 10:22“Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home so he could hear a message from you.”
• 1 Tim 5:25In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even the ones that are inconspicuous cannot remain hidden.
• Isa 1:17Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.”
• Gen 24:32So the man came to the house, and the camels were unloaded. Straw and feed were brought to the camels, and water to wash his feet and the feet of his companions.
• Acts 16:14–15Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.
• 3 Jn 1:12Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true.
• Col 1:10so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,
• Ps 119:4You have ordained Your precepts, that we should keep them diligently.
• Acts 6:3Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will appoint this responsibility to them
• 1 Tim 2:10but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.
• 2 Tim 3:15From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
• 1 Pet 4:9Show hospitality to one another without complaining.
• 2 Tim 2:21So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.
• 1 Tim 3:7Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
• 1 Tim 5:16If any believing woman has dependent widows, she must assist them and not allow the church to be burdened, so that it can help the widows who are truly in need.

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