1 Timothy 5
1 Do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brothers;
Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brethren:
2 the older women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity.
the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity.
3 Honor widows who are widows indeed.
Honour widows that are widows indeed.
4 But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to repay their parents, for this is acceptable in the sight of God.
But 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.
5 Now she who is a widow indeed, and desolate, has her hope set on God, and continues in petitions and prayers night and day.
Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, hath her hope set on God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.
6 But she who gives herself to pleasure is dead while she lives.
But she that giveth herself to pleasure is dead while she liveth.
7 Also command these things, so that they will be without fault.
These things also command, that they may be without reproach.
8 But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.
But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.
9 Let no one be enrolled as a widow under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,
Let none be enrolled as a widow under threescore years old, [having been] the wife of one man,
10 being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work.
well 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.
11 But refuse younger widows, for whenever their passions lead them away from Messiah, they desire to marry;
But younger widows refuse: for when they have waxed wanton against Christ, they desire to marry;
12 having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge.
having condemnation, because they have rejected their first faith.
13 Besides, they also learn to be idle, going about from house to house. Not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not.
And 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.
14 I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for reviling.
I desire therefore that the younger [widows] marry, bear children, rule the household, give none occasion to the adversary for reviling:
15 For already some have turned aside after Satan.
for already some are turned aside after Satan.
16 If any believing woman has widows, she must assist them, and do not let the church be burdened; that it might help those widows who are truly in need.
If 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.
17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in the word and in teaching.
18 For the Scripture says, "Do not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain." And, "The laborer is worthy of his wages."
For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his hire.
19 Do not receive an accusation against an elder, except at the word of two or three witnesses.
Against an elder receive not an accusation, except at [the mouth of] two or three witnesses.
20 Those who sin, reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.
Them that sin reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.
21 I command you in the sight of God, and Messiah Jesus, and the chosen angels, that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.
I 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.
22 Do not ordain anyone hastily, nor participate in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.
23 Be no longer a drinker of water only, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your frequent infirmities.
Be no longer a drinker of water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities.
24 The sins of some people are obvious, going before them to judgment, but those of others show up later.
Some men’s sins are evident, going before unto judgment; and some men also they follow after.
25 In the same way also there are good works that are obvious, and those that are otherwise cannot be hidden.
In like manner also there are good works that are evident; and such as are otherwise cannot be hid.
