1 Timothy 5 - New American Standard Bible 1995 (NASB1995)

Honor Widows

5 (A)Do not sharply rebuke an (B)older man, but rather appeal to him as a father, to (C)the younger men as brothers, 2 the older women as mothers, and the younger women as sisters, in all purity.

3 Honor widows who are (D)widows indeed; 4 but if any widow has children or grandchildren, (E)they must first learn to practice piety in regard to their own family and to [a]make some return to their parents; for this is (F)acceptable in the sight of God. 5 Now she who is a (G)widow indeed and who has been left alone, (H)has fixed her hope on God and continues in (I)entreaties and prayers night and day. 6 But she who (J)gives herself to wanton pleasure is (K)dead even while she lives. 7 [b](L)Prescribe these things as well, so that they may be above reproach. 8 But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has (M)denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

9 A widow is to be (N)put on the list only if she is not less than sixty years old, having been (O)the wife of one man, 10 having a reputation for (P)good works; and if she has brought up children, if she has (Q)shown hospitality to strangers, if she (R)has washed the [c]saints’ feet, if she has (S)assisted those in distress, and if she has devoted herself to every good work. 11 But refuse to put younger widows on the list, for when they feel (T)sensual desires in disregard of Christ, they want to get married, 12 thus incurring condemnation, because they have set aside their previous [d]pledge. 13 At the same time they also learn to be idle, as they go around from house to house; and not merely idle, but also (U)gossips and (V)busybodies, talking about (W)things not proper to mention. 14 Therefore, I want younger widows to get (X)married, bear children, (Y)keep house, and (Z)give the enemy no occasion for reproach; 15 for some (AA)have already turned aside to follow (AB)Satan. 16 If any woman who is a believer (AC)has dependent widows, she must (AD)assist them and the church must not be burdened, so that it may assist those who are (AE)widows indeed.

Concerning Elders

17 (AF)The elders who (AG)rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who (AH)work hard [e]at preaching and teaching. 18 For the Scripture says, “(AI)You shall not muzzle the ox while he is threshing,” and “(AJ)The laborer is worthy of his wages.” 19 Do not receive an accusation against an (AK)elder except on the basis of (AL)two or three witnesses. 20 Those who continue in sin, (AM)rebuke in the presence of all, (AN)so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning. 21 (AO)I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His chosen angels, to maintain these principles without bias, doing nothing in a spirit of partiality. 22 (AP)Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and [f]thereby share (AQ)responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself [g]free from sin.

23 No longer drink water exclusively, but (AR)use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.

24 The sins of some men are quite evident, going before them to judgment; for others, their sins (AS)follow after. 25 Likewise also, deeds that are good are quite evident, and (AT)those which are otherwise cannot be concealed.

Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 5:4 Lit give back recompenses
  2. 1 Timothy 5:7 Or Keep commanding
  3. 1 Timothy 5:10 Or holy ones
  4. 1 Timothy 5:12 Lit faith
  5. 1 Timothy 5:17 Lit in word
  6. 1 Timothy 5:22 Lit do not share
  7. 1 Timothy 5:22 Lit pure

Cross references

  1. 1 Timothy 5:1 : Lev 19:32
  2. 1 Timothy 5:1 : Titus 2:2
  3. 1 Timothy 5:1 : Titus 2:6
  4. 1 Timothy 5:3 : Acts 6:1; 9:39, 41; 1 Tim 5:5, 16
  5. 1 Timothy 5:4 : Eph 6:2
  6. 1 Timothy 5:4 : 1 Tim 2:3
  7. 1 Timothy 5:5 : Acts 6:1; 9:39, 41; 1 Tim 5:3, 16
  8. 1 Timothy 5:5 : 1 Cor 7:34; 1 Pet 3:5
  9. 1 Timothy 5:5 : Luke 2:37; 1 Tim 2:1; 2 Tim 1:3
  10. 1 Timothy 5:6 : James 5:5
  11. 1 Timothy 5:6 : Luke 15:24; 2 Tim 3:6; Rev 3:1
  12. 1 Timothy 5:7 : 1 Tim 4:11
  13. 1 Timothy 5:8 : 2 Tim 2:12; Titus 1:16; 2 Pet 2:1; Jude 4
  14. 1 Timothy 5:9 : 1 Tim 5:16
  15. 1 Timothy 5:9 : 1 Tim 3:2
  16. 1 Timothy 5:10 : Acts 9:36; 1 Tim 6:18; Titus 2:7; 3:8; 1 Pet 2:12
  17. 1 Timothy 5:10 : 1 Tim 3:2
  18. 1 Timothy 5:10 : Luke 7:44; John 13:14
  19. 1 Timothy 5:10 : 1 Tim 5:16
  20. 1 Timothy 5:11 : Rev 18:7
  21. 1 Timothy 5:13 : 3 John 10
  22. 1 Timothy 5:13 : 2 Thess 3:11
  23. 1 Timothy 5:13 : Titus 1:11
  24. 1 Timothy 5:14 : 1 Cor 7:9; 1 Tim 4:3
  25. 1 Timothy 5:14 : Titus 2:5
  26. 1 Timothy 5:14 : 1 Tim 6:1
  27. 1 Timothy 5:15 : 1 Tim 1:20
  28. 1 Timothy 5:15 : Matt 4:10
  29. 1 Timothy 5:16 : 1 Tim 5:4
  30. 1 Timothy 5:16 : 1 Tim 5:10
  31. 1 Timothy 5:16 : 1 Tim 5:3
  32. 1 Timothy 5:17 : Acts 11:30; 1 Tim 4:14; 5:19
  33. 1 Timothy 5:17 : Rom 12:8
  34. 1 Timothy 5:17 : 1 Thess 5:12
  35. 1 Timothy 5:18 : Deut 25:4; 1 Cor 9:9
  36. 1 Timothy 5:18 : Lev 19:13; Deut 24:15; Matt 10:10; Luke 10:7; 1 Cor 9:14
  37. 1 Timothy 5:19 : Acts 11:30; 1 Tim 4:14; 5:17
  38. 1 Timothy 5:19 : Deut 17:6; 19:15; Matt 18:16
  39. 1 Timothy 5:20 : Gal 2:14; Eph 5:11; 2 Tim 4:2
  40. 1 Timothy 5:20 : 2 Cor 7:11
  41. 1 Timothy 5:21 : Luke 9:26; 1 Tim 6:13; 2 Tim 2:14; 4:1
  42. 1 Timothy 5:22 : 1 Tim 3:10; 4:14
  43. 1 Timothy 5:22 : Eph 5:11; 1 Tim 3:2-7
  44. 1 Timothy 5:23 : 1 Tim 3:8
  45. 1 Timothy 5:24 : Rev 14:13
  46. 1 Timothy 5:25 : Prov 10:9

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