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10 and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children,[a] practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress—as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 5:10 tn Grk “if she raised children.” The phrase “if she raised children” begins a series of conditional clauses running to the end of the verse. These provide specific examples of her good works (v. 10a).
  2. 1 Timothy 5:10 tn Grk “followed after every good work.”

10 and is well known for her good deeds,(A) such as bringing up children, showing hospitality,(B) washing the feet(C) of the Lord’s people, helping those in trouble(D) and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds.

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