ACC ~ 1 Timothy 5 v10b

A NECESSITY EVEN FOR THE HOLIEST. ORIGEN: It is possible, however, that even one who is a saint needs the washing of feet, since even the widow who is enrolled into ecclesiastical honor is examined, along with her other good works, also about this, “If she has washed the feet of saints.” … Consequently, the faithful are obliged to do this in whatever station of life they happen to be, whether bishops and presbyters, who seem to be in ecclesiastical prominence, or even those in other positions of honor in the world. This means that the master comes to wash the feet of the believing servant, and parents the feet of their son. COMMENTARY ON JOHN 32.131-33.

THE QUALITY OF MIND. THEODORET OF CYR: In emphasizing hospitality and the care of the saints as important qualifications for the widow, Paul’s goal is not to focus on a certain quantity of virtuous activity but rather on a quality of mind. INTERPRETATION OF THE FIRST LETTER TO TIMOTHY.

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