1 Timothy 5

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1 Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;	1 Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as a father. Treat younger men as brothers,
2 The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.	2 older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters with complete purity.
3 Honour widows that are widows indeed.	3 Honor widows who are truly widows.
4 But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.	4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let these first learn to perform their religious duty to their own family and to make recompense to their parents, for this is pleasing to God.
5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.	5 The real widow, who is all alone, has set her hope on God and continues in supplications and prayers night and day.
6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.	6 But the one who is self-indulgent is dead while she lives.
7 And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.	7 Command this, so that they may be irreproachable.
8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.	8 And whoever does not provide for relatives and especially family members has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
9 Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man,	9 Let a widow be enrolled if she is not less than sixty years old, married only once,
10 Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.	10 with a reputation for good works, namely, that she has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the holy ones, helped those in distress, involved herself in every good work.
11 But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;	11 But exclude younger widows, for when their sensuality estranges them from Christ, they want to marry
12 Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.	12 and will incur condemnation for breaking their first pledge.
13 And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.	13 And furthermore, they learn to be idlers, going about from house to house, and not only idlers but gossips and busybodies as well, talking about things that ought not to be mentioned.
14 I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.	14 So I would like younger widows to marry, have children, and manage a home, so as to give the adversary no pretext for maligning us.
15 For some are already turned aside after Satan.	15 For some have already turned away to follow Satan.
16 If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.	16 If any woman believer has widowed relatives, she must assist them; the church is not to be burdened, so that it will be able to help those who are truly widows.
17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.	17 Presbyters who preside well deserve double honor, especially those who toil in preaching and teaching.
18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.	18 For the scripture says, "You shall not muzzle an ox when it is threshing," and, "A worker deserves his pay."
19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.	19 Do not accept an accusation against a presbyter unless it is supported by two or three witnesses.
20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.	20 Reprimand publicly those who do sin, so that the rest also will be afraid.
21 I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.	21 I charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to keep these rules without prejudice, doing nothing out of favoritism.
22 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.	22 Do not lay hands too readily on anyone, and do not share in another's sins. Keep yourself pure.
23 Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.	23 Stop drinking only water, but have a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.
24 Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after.	24 Some people's sins are public, preceding them to judgment; but other people are followed by their sins.
25 Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.	25 Similarly, good works are also public; and even those that are not cannot remain hidden.