1 Timotius 5:5

5:5 But the widow who is truly in need, and completely on her own, ¹  has set her hope on God and continues in her pleas and prayers night and day.

1 Timotius 5:10

5:10 and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, ²  practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress – as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works. ³ 

[5:5]  ¹ tn Or “left all alone.”

[5:10]  ² 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).

[5:10]  ³ tn Grk “followed after every good work.”