1 Timothy 5:15 kjv
For some are already turned aside after Satan.
1 Timothy 5:15 nkjv
For some have already turned aside after Satan.
1 Timothy 5:15 niv
Some have in fact already turned away to follow Satan.
1 Timothy 5:15 esv
For some have already strayed after Satan.
1 Timothy 5:15 nlt
For I am afraid that some of them have already gone astray and now follow Satan.
1 Timothy 5 15 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Tim 5:11 | Younger widows refuse; they are eager to marry Christ... | marriage vs devotion |
| 1 Tim 5:12 | having condemned their first pledge. | vows broken |
| 1 Tim 5:13 | not learning to be idle, but going about from house to house... | gossip/idleness |
| 1 Tim 5:14 | so younger widows may marry, bear children, manage their households... | family responsibility |
| 1 Tim 6:10 | the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. | sin's origin |
| 2 Cor 11:3 | But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning... | deception like Eve |
| 2 Tim 3:6 | those who enter households and gain control of weak-willed women... | manipulative teachers |
| Titus 2:4-5 | And so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to submit to their own husbands... | positive conduct for women |
| 1 John 2:16 | For everything in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but from the world. | worldly desires lead astray |
| Acts 18:2 | There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla... | godly households |
| Prov 14:1 | The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands. | wisdom in household |
| Eph 5:22 | Wives, submit to your own husbands, as you do to the Lord. | wifely submission |
| 1 Peter 3:1 | Wives, in the same way submit yourselves to your own husbands... | submission to husbands |
| Gal 5:26 | Let us not become conceited,provoking one another, envying one another. | envy/envy |
| Ps 50:18 | When you see a thief, you join yourself to him, and have fellowship with adulterers. | fellowship with wrong |
| Phil 2:12-13 | ...work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. | internal work of God |
| James 1:15 | Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings death. | sin's process |
| 2 Thess 2:9-10 | The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan works. He will use all kinds of displays of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders and in all kinds of evil deceptions... | Satan's deception |
| Jude 1:11 | Woe to them! They have taken the way of Cain; they have rushed into Balaam’s error for profit; they have been destroyed in Korah’s rebellion. | sin through rebellion |
| Rev 12:9 | The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. | Satan misleads |
| 1 Cor 7:9 | But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with longing. | marriage for control |
| 1 Tim 5:10 | and known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the saints, helping those in trouble, and devoting herself to all kinds of good work. | signs of a godly widow |
1 Timothy 5 verses
1 Timothy 5 15 Meaning
Some women have already turned away to follow Satan.
1 Timothy 5 15 Context
This verse is part of Paul's instructions to Timothy regarding the care and qualification of widows in the church. Timothy is instructed to handle matters concerning older widows receiving church support, ensuring they are above reproach. The preceding verses discuss who qualifies for such support, emphasizing a history of good deeds and family responsibility. In contrast, this verse speaks of younger widows who, having potentially taken vows or commitments, are being warned against pursuing worldly desires and potentially straying from faithfulness. It serves as a caution against falling prey to destructive influences.
1 Timothy 5 15 Word analysis
- Some (tines): An indefinite pronoun, indicating an unspecified number or portion. Not all, but a certain group.
- women (gunai︐kewv): Feminine gender. Specifically refers to the women previously discussed in the context of widows.
- turned aside (e)kklivwntai): From "ekklineo," meaning to lean away, to swerve, to deviate. It implies a deliberate departure from a correct path or standard.
- from (ajpov): A preposition indicating separation or origin.
- me (ejmou︐): First-person singular possessive pronoun. Refers to Paul.
- having condemned (e]conwta¹ kth︐sin): Present active participle. Indicates an ongoing action of passing judgment or condemning, stemming from their initial commitments. This suggests their deviation brought condemnation upon their previous commitments.
- their former (thºn prvth︐n): The first, original, or former. Refers to their initial pledge or commitment.
- pledge (pivstin): Faith, belief, fidelity, trust. In this context, it likely refers to a vow or commitment they made, perhaps to Christ or a particular life of service.
Words-group analysis
- turned aside from me, having condemned their former pledge: This phrase signifies a threefold error: first, a deviation from Paul's apostolic teaching or guidance; second, a moral or spiritual condemnation of their own prior vows; and third, a rejection of their commitment, likely to a life of devoted service to Christ, possibly linked to an early pledge as young widows to remain unmarried or to prioritize spiritual pursuits. This falling away is presented as a consequence of their choices, aligning with the idea that departing from established guidance leads to undesirable outcomes.
1 Timothy 5 15 Bonus section
This verse speaks of young widows, possibly distinct from the "older widows" (5:9) who were to be honored by the church. These younger widows might have taken a specific vow (sometimes referred to as a vow of widowhood or consecration), perhaps similar to the vestals of Roman culture, or a more general pledge of devotion to Christ, a commitment to celibacy or service. When they marry again, they break this earlier commitment, hence "having condemned their former pledge." The phrase "turned aside from me" can imply turning away from Paul's teachings and therefore from Christ. This reflects a struggle within the early church regarding the role and commitment of Christian women, especially widows. The concept of turning to "Satan" (diabolos – the accuser, slanderer, adversary) is often linked to being led into error and opposition against God's will. This deviation, initiated by personal desire, allows for the adversary's influence to grow.
1 Timothy 5 15 Commentary
This verse highlights a negative outcome experienced by some women in the early church, contrasting with the positive conduct encouraged for others. It cautions that turning away from apostolic teaching and committed vows can lead to spiritual condemnation. This deviation often stems from a disregard for earlier commitments and can be influenced by worldly desires or misguided affections. Such departures, often disguised as freedom or a better path, ultimately lead away from Christ and align one with detrimental spiritual forces. It underscores the importance of faithfulness to God and His Word.
- A younger widow making a commitment, perhaps to serve the church without remarrying, then breaking it and returning to a worldly life.
- The internal condemnation felt when a commitment to God is abandoned.
- The subtle way Satan works through desires and deviations to lead individuals astray from their stated faith.