"Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith." — 1 Timothy 5:12

1 Timothy 5:12 · KJV

“Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.”

— 1 Timothy 5:12

But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;

And withal they learn {to be} idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

1 Timothy 5 — Context

Well 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.

But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;

Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.

And withal they learn {to be} idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. {to speak...: Gr. for their railing}

Cross References

Galatians 1:6

I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:

James 3:1

My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. {condemnation: or, judgment}

1 Peter 4:17

For the time {is come} that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if {it} first {begin} at us, what shall the end {be} of them that obey not the gospel of God?

1 Corinthians 11:34

And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come. {condemnation: or, judgment}

Revelation 2:4-5

Nevertheless I have {somewhat} against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.