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
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Duties Toward Others
1#Lev 19:32; Titus 2:6Do not rebuke an elder, but exhort him as a father, the younger men as brothers, 2the elder women as mothers, and the younger women as sisters, with complete purity.
3#Ac 6:1; 9:39Honor widows that are widows indeed. 4#1Ti 2:3; Ge 45:10–11But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety at home and to repay their parents. For this is good and acceptable before God. 5#Lk 2:37; 1Ti 5:3Now she who is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusts in God, and continues in supplications and prayers night and day. 6#Lk 15:24; Jas 5:5But she who lives in pleasure is dead while she lives. 7#1Ti 4:11And these things command, that they may be blameless. 8#Titus 1:16; Gal 6:10But if any do not care for their own, and especially for those of their own house, they have denied the faith and are worse than unbelievers.
9#1Ti 3:2Do not let a widow be counted unless she is over sixty years old, has been the wife of one man, 10#1Ti 6:18; Titus 3:8is well attested in good works, if she has brought up children, has lodged strangers, has washed the saints’ feet, has relieved the afflicted, and has diligently followed every good work.
11#1Ti 5:14But refuse the younger widows, for when their sensual desires have drawn them away from Christ, they want to marry, 12and bring judgment on themselves, because they have cast off their first pledge. 13#Pr 20:19; Titus 1:11Besides that, they learn to be idle, and not only idle, wandering around from house to house, but also gossips and busybodies, saying what they ought not. 14#Titus 2:5; 1Ti 6:1; 4:3Therefore I desire that the younger women marry, bear children, manage the house, and give no occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. 15For some have already turned aside after Satan.
16#1Ti 5:3–5If any believing man or woman has widows, let those assist them. Do not let the church be charged, so that it may relieve those who are widows indeed.
17#Ro 12:8; Php 2:29Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine. 18#Dt 25:4; Lev 19:13; Mt 10:10For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox that treads out the grain,”#Dt 25:4. and, “The laborer is worthy of his reward.”#Lk 10:7. 19#Dt 19:15; Mt 18:16Do not receive an accusation against an elder, except before two or three witnesses. 20#Dt 13:11; 2Ti 4:2Rebuke in the presence of everyone those who sin, that the rest also may fear. 21#1Ti 6:13; 2Ti 4:1I command you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the elect angels that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.
22#Ac 6:6; Eph 5:11Do not lay hands suddenly on anyone, and do not partake of other men’s sins. Keep yourself pure.
23#1Ti 3:8; Ps 104:15No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for your stomach’s sake and your frequent illnesses.
24Some men’s sins are evident, pointing to judgment, but other men’s sins are revealed later. 25Likewise, the good works of some are evident, but those that are not cannot be hidden.
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