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Guidelines for Reproof
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,
Treatment of Church Members
Do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father, younger men as brothers,
Do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father, younger men as brothers,
elder women as mothers, younger women as sisters, with all purity.
older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, with all purity.
Honoring Widows
Honour widows who are really widows;
Honour widows who are really widows;
Honor True Widows
Honor widows who are really widows.
Honor widows who are really widows.
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.
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 really a widow, and left alone, trusts in God and continues in supplications and prayers night and day.
But she that lives in habits of self-indulgence is dead [while] living.
And these things enjoin, that they may be irreproachable.
And these things command, that they may be blameless.
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,
Do not let a widow under sixty years old be taken into the number, and not unless she has 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.
well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.
But younger widows decline; for when they grow wanton against Christ, they desire to marry,
being guilty, because they have cast off their first faith.
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.
And besides they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house, and not only idle but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not.
I will therefore that the younger marry, bear children, rule the house, give no occasion to the adversary in respect of reproach.
Therefore I desire that the younger widows marry, bear children, manage the house, give no opportunity to the adversary to speak reproachfully.
For already some have turned aside after Satan.
For some have already turned aside after 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.
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;
Honor the Elders
Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.
Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.
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 an ox while it treads out the grain,” 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 from two or three witnesses.
Those that sin convict before all, that the rest also may have fear.
Those who are sinning rebuke in the presence of all, that the rest also may fear.
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.
Lay hands quickly on no man, nor partake in others' sins. Keep thyself pure.
Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, nor share in other people’s sins; keep yourself pure.
Drink no longer only water, but use a little wine on account of thy stomach and thy frequent illnesses.
Of some men the sins are manifest beforehand, going before to judgment, and some also they follow after.
Some men’s sins are clearly evident, preceding them to judgment, but those of some men follow later.