1 Timothy 5
1 Do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brothers;
Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as you would to a father. Speak to younger men as brothers,
2 the older women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity.
older women as mothers, and 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, they should first learn to show godliness toward their own household and to make some repayment to 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 a woman who is truly a widow and left all alone has put her hope in God and continues night and day in her supplications and prayers.
6 But she who gives herself to pleasure is dead while she lives.
But she who lives in self-indulgence is dead even while she lives.
7 Also command these things, so that they will be without fault.
Give these commands as well, so that no one will be open to blame.
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 anyone does not provide for his own relatives, and especially for those of his own household, he has 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,
A widow may be put on the list to receive support if she is at least sixty years old, has been 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 saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work.
and has a reputation for good works, that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.
11 But refuse younger widows, for whenever their passions lead them away from Christ, they desire to marry;
But reject younger widows, for when their sensual desires draw them away from Christ, they wish to marry,
12 having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge.
thus bringing judgment on themselves because they have broken their previous pledge.
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.
At the same time, they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house. And they are not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things they should not say.
14 I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for reviling.
So I advise the younger widows to marry, bear children, and manage their households, so as to give the adversary no opportunity to revile us.
15 For already some have turned aside after Satan.
For some have already turned away to follow Satan.
16 If any believing woman has widows, let her assist them, and do not let the church be burdened; that it might help those widows who are truly in need.
If any believing man or woman has relatives who are widows, they must help them; the church should not be burdened, so that it may help 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.
Elders who lead well should be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and 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 says, “Yoʋ shall not muzzle an ox while it is threshing,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”
19 Do not receive an accusation against an elder, except at the word of two or three witnesses.
Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it is confirmed by two or three witnesses.
20 Those who sin, reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.
As for those who sin, reprove them in the presence of all, so that others will be afraid to follow their example.
21 I command you in the sight of God, and Christ Jesus, and the chosen angels, that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.
I solemnly charge yoʋ before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the chosen angels to observe these things without partiality, doing nothing out of favoritism.
22 Do not ordain anyone hastily, nor participate in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, and do not take part in the sins of others; keep yoʋrself pure.
23 Be no longer a drinker of water only, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your frequent infirmities.
(No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of yoʋr stomach and yoʋr frequent illnesses.)
24 The sins of some people are obvious, going before them to judgment, but those of others show up later.
The sins of some are obvious, going before them to judgment, but the sins of others trail along behind.
25 In the same way also there are good works that are obvious, and those that are otherwise cannot be hidden.
In the same way, good works are obvious, and even those that are not obvious cannot remain hidden.
