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 brothers:
2 the older women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity.
the elderly women as mothers; the younger women as sisters, in all purity.
3 Honor widows who are widows indeed.
Honor widows who are truly widows.
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 has children, or grandchildren, let them first learn to show piety to their own house, and to give benefactions to their ancestors: 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.
She who is truly a widow, and left alone, hopes in God, and abides in prayers and supplication night and day;
6 But she who gives herself to pleasure is dead while she lives.
but she who is wanton is dead though living.
7 Also command these things, so that they will be without fault.
Indeed command these things, in order that they may be blameless.
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 one provides not for his own, and especially those of his own house, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
9 Let no one be enrolled as a widow under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,
Let a widow not be taken into account under three score years, the wife of one husband,
10 being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the kadoshim' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work.
being witness in beautiful works; if she has brought up children, if she has entertained strangers, if she has washed the feet of saints, if she has succored those in tribulation, if she has followed in every good work.
11 But refuse younger widows, for whenever their passions lead them away from Messiah, they desire to marry;
But reject the younger widows: for when they may wax wanton against Christ, they wish 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 at the same time they learn to be idle, going about houses; and not only idle, but also loquacious even 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.
Therefore I wish the younger women to marry, to raise up children, to rule the house, to give no occasion to the adversary for the sake of reproach;
15 For already some have turned aside after Satan.
for already certain ones have turned away after Satan.
16 If any believing woman has widows, she must assist them, and do not let the congregation be burdened; that it might help those widows who are truly in need.
If any faithful woman has widows, let her support them, and let not the church be burdened; in order that she may give her attention to those who are truly widows.
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 who stand before the people beautifully, be considered worthy of double remuneration, especially those laboring in the word and teaching.
18 For the Scripture says, "You shall not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain." And, "The laborer is worthy of his wages."
For the scripture says, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn: and, The laborer is worthy of his hire.
19 Do not receive an accusation against an elder, except at the word of two or three witnesses.
Bring not an accusation against an elder, except before two or three witnesses.
20 Those who sin, reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.
Convict those who sin before all, in order that the rest may also have fear.
21 I command you in the sight of God, and Messiah Yeshua, and the chosen angels, that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.
I testify before God, and Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that you must guard 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 quickly on no one, and be not partaker of other men's sins.
23 Be no longer a drinker of water only, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your frequent infirmities.
Keep yourself pure. No longer drink water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and on account of your frequent sickness.
24 The sins of some people are obvious, going before them to judgment, but those of others show up later.
The sins of some men are manifest beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they also follow after:
25 In the same way also there are good works that are obvious, and those that are otherwise cannot be hidden.
likewise truly are good works manifested beforehand; and those which are otherwise are not able to be hidden.
