1 Timothy 5
5
1Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brethren: 2the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity.
3Honour widows that are widows indeed. 4But if any widow hath children or grandchildren, let them learn first to shew piety towards their own family, and to requite their parents: for this is acceptable in the sight of God. 5Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, hath her hope set on God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day. 6But she that giveth herself to pleasure is dead while she liveth. 7These things also command, that they may be without reproach. 8But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever. 9Let none be enrolled as a widow under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man, 10well reported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath used hospitality to strangers, if she hath washed the saints' feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work. 11But younger widows refuse: for when they have waxed wanton against Christ, they desire to marry; 12having condemnation, because they have rejected their first faith. 13And withal they learn also to be idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not. 14I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, give none occasion to the adversary for reviling: 15for already some are turned aside after Satan. 16If any woman that believeth hath widows, let her relieve them, and let not the church be burdened; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.
17Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in the word and in teaching. 18For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his hire. 19Against an elder receive not an accusation, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses. 20Them that sin reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear. 21I charge thee in the sight of God, and Christ Jesus, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality. 22Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. 23Be no longer a drinker of water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities. 24Some men's sins are evident, going before unto judgement; and some men also they follow after. 25In like manner also there are good works that are evident; and such as are otherwise cannot be hid.
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1 Timothy 5
5
1Rebuke not an elder sharply, but exhort him as a father, younger men as brethren, 2elder women as mothers, younger women as sisters, with all purity.
3Honour widows who are really widows; 4but if any widow have children or descendants, let them learn first to be pious as regards their own house, and to render a return on their side to their parents; for this is acceptable in the sight of God. 5Now she who is a widow indeed, and is left alone, has put her hope in God, and continues in supplications and prayers night and day. 6But she that lives in habits of self-indulgence is dead while living. 7And these things enjoin, that they may be irreproachable. 8But if any one does not provide for his own, and specially for those of his house, he has denied the faith, and is worse than the unbeliever. 9Let a widow be put upon the list, being of not less than sixty years, having been wife of one man, 10borne witness to in good works, if she have brought up children, if she have exercised hospitality, if she have washed saints' feet, if she have imparted relief to the distressed, if she have diligently followed every good work. 11But younger widows decline; for when they grow wanton against Christ, they desire to marry, 12being guilty, because they have cast off their first faith. 13And, at the same time, they learn also to be idle, going about to people's houses; and not only idle, but also gossipers and meddlers, speaking things not becoming. 14I will therefore that the younger marry, bear children, rule the house, give no occasion to the adversary in respect of reproach. 15For already some have turned aside after Satan. 16If any believing man or woman have widows, let them impart relief to them, and let not the assembly be charged, that it may impart relief to those that are widows indeed.
17Let the elders who take the lead among the saints well be esteemed worthy of double honour, specially those labouring in word and teaching; 18for the scripture says, Thou shalt not muzzle an ox that treadeth out corn, and, The workman is worthy of his hire. 19Against an elder receive not an accusation unless where there are two or three witnesses. 20Those that sin convict before all, that the rest also may have fear. 21I testify before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, that thou keep these things without prejudice, doing nothing by favour. 22Lay hands quickly on no man, nor partake in others' sins. Keep thyself pure. 23Drink no longer only water, but use a little wine on account of thy stomach and thy frequent illnesses. 24Of some men the sins are manifest beforehand, going before to judgment, and some also they follow after. 25In like manner good works also are manifest beforehand, and those that are otherwise cannot be hid.
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First published in 1890. This edition is maintained by the British and Foreign Bible Society.