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1 Timothy 5:10

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 10 having a reputation for fine works,+ if she raised children,+ if she practiced hospitality,+ if she washed the feet of holy ones,+ if she assisted the afflicted,+ if she devoted herself to every good work.

1 Timothy 5:10

The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
- 10 ἐν in ἔργοις works καλοῖς fine μαρτυρουμένη, being witnessed about, εἰ if ἐτεκνοτρόφησεν, she reared children, εἰ if ἐξενοδόχησεν, she received strangers, εἰ if ἁγίων of holy (ones) πόδας feet ἔνιψεν, she washed, εἰ if θλιβομένοις to (ones) being put under tribulation ἐπήρκεσεν, she was sufficient upon, εἰ if παντὶ to every ἔργῳ work ἀγαθῷ good ἐπηκολούθησεν. she followed upon.

1 Timothy 5:10

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 10 having a witness borne to her for fine works,+ if she reared children,+ if she entertained strangers,+ if she washed the feet of holy ones,+ if she relieved those in tribulation,+ if she diligently followed every good work.+

1 Timothy 5:10

The Bible in Living English
- 10 * well attested for good works, if she has brought up children, if she has practiced hospitality, if she has washed the feet of people of God’s, if she has assisted persons in distress, if she has been assiduous in every good work.

1 Timothy 5:10

American Standard Version
- 10 well reported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath used hospitality to strangers, if she hath washed the saints’ feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work.

1 Timothy 5:10

The Emphasized Bible
- 10 In noble works being well-attested;—If she hath nourished children, If she hath shewn hospitality, If saints’ feet she hath washed, If them who were in tribulation she hath succoured, If in every good work she hath followed on:

1 Timothy 5:10

King James Version
- 10 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.

1 Timothy Study Notes—Chapter 5

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 5:10
  
  washed the feet of holy ones: A person who washed the feet of guests rendered a kind and helpful service, since any visitors had likely walked on dusty roads in open sandals. Because washing the feet of others was considered a menial task, some felt that it was beneath them to perform this act of hospitality. (Lu 7:44) On the other hand, if a widow’s reputation for fine works included washing the feet of others, she showed a humble attitude, a disposition to serve. As a result, her fellow Christians would feel all the more inclined to help her in her time of need.—Lu 6:38.