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Rebuke not an elder sharply, but exhort [him] as a father, younger [men] as brethren,
Rebuke not an elder sharply, but exhort [him] as a father, younger [men] as brethren,
Honor Widows
Do not sharply rebuke an older man, but rather appeal to him as a father, to the younger men as brothers,
Do not sharply rebuke an older man, but rather appeal to him as a father, to the younger men as brothers,
elder women as mothers, younger women as sisters, with all purity.
the older women as mothers, and the younger women as sisters, in all purity.
but if any widow have children or descendants, let them learn first to be pious as regards their own house, and to render a return on their side to [their] parents; for this is acceptable in the sight of God.
but if any widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to practice piety in regard to their own family and to make some return to their parents; for this is acceptable in the sight of God.
Now she who [is] a widow indeed, and is left alone, has put [her] hope in God, and continues in supplications and prayers night and day.
Now she who is a widow indeed and who has been left alone, has fixed her hope on God and continues in entreaties and prayers night and day.
But she that lives in habits of self-indulgence is dead [while] living.
But she who gives herself to wanton pleasure is dead even while she lives.
And these things enjoin, that they may be irreproachable.
Prescribe these things as well, so that they may be above reproach.
But if any one does not provide for his own, and specially for those of [his] house, he has denied the faith, and is worse than the unbeliever.
But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
Let a widow be put upon the list, being of not less than sixty years, [having been] wife of one man,
A widow is to be put on the list only if she is not less than sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,
borne witness to in good works, if she have brought up children, if she have exercised hospitality, if she have washed saints' feet, if she have imparted relief to the distressed, if she have diligently followed every good work.
having a reputation for good works; and if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has assisted those in distress, and if she has devoted herself to every good work.
But younger widows decline; for when they grow wanton against Christ, they desire to marry,
But refuse to put younger widows on the list, for when they feel sensual desires in disregard of Christ, they want to get married,
being guilty, because they have cast off their first faith.
thus incurring condemnation, because they have set aside their previous pledge.
And, at the same time, they learn also [to be] idle, going about to people's houses; and not only idle, but also gossipers and meddlers, speaking things not becoming.
At the same time they also learn to be idle, as they go around from house to house; and not merely idle, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things not proper to mention.
I will therefore that the younger marry, bear children, rule the house, give no occasion to the adversary in respect of reproach.
Therefore, I want younger widows to get married, bear children, keep house, and give the enemy no occasion for reproach;
For already some have turned aside after Satan.
for some have already turned aside to follow Satan.
If any believing man or woman have widows, let them impart relief to them, and let not the assembly be charged, that it may impart relief to those [that are] widows indeed.
If any woman who is a believer has dependent widows, she must assist them and the church must not be burdened, so that it may assist those who are widows indeed.
Honoring Elders
Let the elders who take the lead [among the saints] well be esteemed worthy of double honour, specially those labouring in word and teaching;
Let the elders who take the lead [among the saints] well be esteemed worthy of double honour, specially those labouring in word and teaching;
Concerning Elders
The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
for the scripture says, Thou shalt not muzzle an ox that treadeth out corn, and, The workman [is] worthy of his hire.
For the Scripture says, “YOU SHALL NOT MUZZLE THE OX WHILE HE IS THRESHING,” and “The laborer is worthy of his wages.”
Against an elder receive not an accusation unless where there are two or three witnesses.
Do not receive an accusation against an elder except on the basis of two or three witnesses.
Those that sin convict before all, that the rest also may have fear.
Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning.
A Charge to Timothy
I testify before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, that thou keep these things without prejudice, doing nothing by favour.
I testify before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, that thou keep these things without prejudice, doing nothing by favour.
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.
Lay hands quickly on no man, nor partake in others' sins. Keep thyself pure.
Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.
Drink no longer only water, but use a little wine on account of thy stomach and thy frequent illnesses.
No longer drink water exclusively, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.
Of some men the sins are manifest beforehand, going before to judgment, and some also they follow after.
The sins of some men are quite evident, going before them to judgment; for others, their sins follow after.