“Widows indeed” (E. Dennett)

1 Timothy 5

Online since: 25.05.2024     Scriptures: 1 Timothy 5; Luke 2; Luke 7; Luke 21; Revelation 18     Keywords: Widow

Three characteristics are given of the “widow indeed.” She is “desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.” A true widow, then, before God will exemplify these characters; and it is ... morenot a little remarkable that three widows are found in the gospel of Luke who exactly answer to the particulars of this description.