1 Timothy 5:10

Authorized King James Version

Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἐν
G1722
for
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#2
ἔργῳ
G2041
work
toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
#3
καλοῖς
G2570
good
properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e., valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished
#4
μαρτυρουμένη
G3140
Well reported of
to be a witness, i.e., testify (literally or figuratively)
#5
εἰ
G1487
children if
if, whether, that, etc
#6
ἐτεκνοτρόφησεν
G5044
she have brought up
to be a childrearer, i.e., fulfil the duties of a female parent
#7
εἰ
G1487
children if
if, whether, that, etc
#8
ἐξενοδόχησεν
G3580
she have lodged strangers
to be hospitable
#9
εἰ
G1487
children if
if, whether, that, etc
#10
ἁγίων
G40
the saints
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
#11
πόδας
G4228
feet
a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
#12
ἔνιψεν
G3538
she have washed
to cleanse (especially the hands or the feet or the face); ceremonially, to perform ablution
#13
εἰ
G1487
children if
if, whether, that, etc
#14
θλιβομένοις
G2346
the afflicted
to crowd (literally or figuratively)
#15
ἐπήρκεσεν
G1884
she have relieved
to avail for, i.e., help
#16
εἰ
G1487
children if
if, whether, that, etc
#17
παντὶ
G3956
every
all, any, every, the whole
#18
ἔργῳ
G2041
work
toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
#19
ἀγαθῷ
G18
good
"good" (in any sense, often as noun)
#20
ἐπηκολούθησεν
G1872
she have diligently followed
to accompany

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 1 Timothy. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection