1 Timothy 5:16
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.”
ἵνα
That, in order that, so that. Hina. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son in order that whoever believes in Him should not perish. The purpose of the cross is clear.
ἐκκλησία
church,
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ἐκκλησία
Assembly, church, called out ones. Ekklesia. I will build my church. The church is not a building or a programme. It is a people called out by God and gathered around Jesus.
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πιστός
believing woman
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πιστός
Faithful, trustworthy, reliable. Pistos. Well done good and faithful servant. God is looking for faithfulness not brilliance. Be trustworthy in what He has given you.
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χήρα
dependent] widows,
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χήρα
Widow. Chera. A widow who had given everything she had. Jesus noticed and commended what no one else saw. God sees your hidden faithfulness and values it eternally.
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τὶς
any
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τὶς
some or any person or object
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ἐπαρκέω
it may impart relief.
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ἐπαρκέω
to avail for, i.e. help
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εἰ
If
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εἰ
if, whether, that, etc.
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ὄντως
truly
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ὄντως
really
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