1 Timothy 5:10

Well reported of [μ α ρ τ υ ρ ο υ μ ε ν η]. Lit. born witness to or attested, as Acts 6:3; Acts 10:22; Hebrews 11:2. Comp. marturian kalhn ecein to have good testimony, ch. 3 7.

For good works [ε ν ε ρ γ ο ι ς κ α λ ο ι ς]. Lit. in good works; in the matter of. Comp. 1 Timothy 6:18; Titus 2:7; Titus 3:8; Titus 3:14. In the Gospels, ergon work appears with kalov and never with ajgaqov. In Paul, always with ajgaqov and never with kalov Kings In the Pastorals, with both. The phrase includes good deeds of all kinds, and not merely special works of beneficence. Comp. Acts 9:36.

If [ε ι]. Introducing the details of the general expression good works. Have brought up children [ε τ ε κ ν ο τ ρ ο φ η σ ε ν]. N. T. o. o LXX; very rare in Class. The children may have been her own or others'.

Lodged strangers [ε ξ ε ν ο δ ο χ η σ ε ν]. N. T. o. o LXX On the duty of hospitality comp. ch. 1 Timothy 3:2; Matthew 25:35; Romans 12:13; Hebrews 13:2; 1 Peter 4:9; 3 John 1:5.

Washed the feet. A mark of Oriental hospitality bestowed on the stranger arriving from a journey, and therefore closely associated with lodged strangers.

Of the saints [α γ ι ω ν]. %Agiov is rare in Class. In LXX, the standard word for holy. Its fundamental idea is setting apart, as in Class., devoted to the gods. In O T., set apart to God, as priests; as the Israelites consecrated to God. In N. T., applied to Christians. Ideally, it implies personal holiness. It is used of God, Christ, John the Baptist, God's law, the Spirit of God. Paul often uses oiJ agioi as a common designation of Christians belonging to a certain region or community, as Philippians 1:1; 2 Corinthians 1; Colossians 1:2. In such cases it does not imply actual holiness, but holiness obligatory upon those addressed, as consecrated persons, and appropriate to them. What ought to be is assumed as being. In this sense not in the Gospels (unless, possibly, Matthew 27:52) or in the Epistles of Peter and John. Rare in Acts.

Relieved [ε π η ρ κ ε σ ε ν]. Only here and ver. 16. Comp. 1 Macc. 8 26; 11 1 Timothy 5:3

5Common in Class. Originally, to suffice for, to be strong enough for, as in Homer, where it is always used in connection with danger or injury. See Il. 2 873;Oba 1:0 568. Hence, to ward off, help, assist.

The afflicted [θ λ ι β ο μ ε ν ο ι ς] See on tribulation, Matthew 13:21, and comp. 2 Corinthians 1:6; 2 Corinthians 4:8; 2 Thessalonians 1:6; 2 Thessalonians 1:7; Hebrews 11:37. Diligently followed [ε π α κ ο ο υ θ η σ ε ν]. Comp. ver. 24. Epi after or close upon. o P. Once in the disputed verses at the end of Mark (xvi. 20), and 1 Peter 2:21. Comp. the use of diwkein pursue, Romans 9:30; Romans 12:13; 1 Corinthians 14:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:15.