King James Version
1 Timothy 5:15 in the King James Version says “For some are already turned aside after Satan.” — study this verse from 1 Timothy chapter 5 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For some are already turned aside after Satan.”
1 Timothy 5:15 · KJV
And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.
I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. to speak: Gr. for their railing
For some are already turned aside after Satan.
If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“after”
G3694to the back, i.e., aback (as adverb or preposition of time or place; or as noun)
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