Exposition of I Timothy 5:9-16 (2)

There were two factors which are particularly singled out and set in bold relief. The first is the matter of personal qualifications. She must have been the wife of one man, have nourished children, have lodged strangers, and have washed the saints' feet; particularly, she must have relieved the needy! In one word: she must have diligently followed every good work! Besides, and probably too for the foregoing reasons, she must have attained, at least, to the age of 60 years. Younger widows...