1 Timothy 5

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1 Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as a father. Treat younger men as brothers,	1 You should not rebuke an old man, but rather plead with him, as if he were your father; with young men, like brothers;
2 older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters with complete purity.	2 with old women, like mothers; with young women, in all chastity, like sisters.
3 Honor widows who are truly widows.	3 Honor those widows who are true widows.
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.	4 But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let her first learn to manage her own household, and to fulfill, in turn, her own obligation to her parents; for this is acceptable before God.
5 The real widow, who is all alone, has set her hope on God and continues in supplications and prayers night and day.	5 But she who is truly a widow and is destitute, let her hope in God, and let her be urgent in supplications and prayers, night and day.
6 But the one who is self-indulgent is dead while she lives.	6 For she who is living in pleasures is dead, while living.
7 Command this, so that they may be irreproachable.	7 And give instruction in this, so that they may be beyond reproach.
8 And whoever does not provide for relatives and especially family members has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.	8 But if anyone has no concern for his own, and especially for those of his own household, he has denied the faith, and he is worse than an unbeliever.
9 Let a widow be enrolled if she is not less than sixty years old, married only once,	9 Let a widow be chosen who is no less than sixty years of age, who was the wife of one husband,
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.	10 who has testimony of her good works: whether she has educated children, or has provided hospitality, or has washed the feet of the saints, or has ministered to those suffering tribulation, or has pursued any kind of good work.
11 But exclude younger widows, for when their sensuality estranges them from Christ, they want to marry	11 But avoid the younger widows. For once they have flourished in Christ, they will want to marry,
12 and will incur condemnation for breaking their first pledge.	12 resulting in damnation, because they have disregarded the primacy of faith.
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.	13 And being at the same time also idle, they learn to go from house to house, being not only idle, but also talkative and curious, speaking of things which do not concern them.
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.	14 Therefore, I want the younger women to marry, to procreate children, to be mothers of families, to provide no ready opportunity for the adversary to speak evil.
15 For some have already turned away to follow Satan.	15 For certain ones have already been turned back to Satan.
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.	16 If any among the faithful have widows, let him minister to them and not burden the Church, so that there may be enough for those who are true widows.
17 Presbyters who preside well deserve double honor, especially those who toil in preaching and teaching.	17 Let priests who lead well be held worthy of twice the honor, especially those who labor in the Word and in doctrine.
18 For the scripture says, "You shall not muzzle an ox when it is threshing," and, "A worker deserves his pay."	18 For Scripture says: “You shall not muzzle an ox as it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his pay.”
19 Do not accept an accusation against a presbyter unless it is supported by two or three witnesses.	19 Do not be willing to accept an accusation against a priest, except under two or three witnesses.
20 Reprimand publicly those who do sin, so that the rest also will be afraid.	20 Reprove sinners in the sight of everyone, so that the others may have fear.
21 I charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to keep these rules without prejudice, doing nothing out of favoritism.	21 I testify before God and Christ Jesus and the elect Angels, that you should observe these things without prejudgment, doing nothing which shows favoritism to either side.
22 Do not lay hands too readily on anyone, and do not share in another's sins. Keep yourself pure.	22 You should not be quick to impose hands on anyone, nor should you take part in the sins of outsiders. Keep yourself chaste.
23 Stop drinking only water, but have a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.	23 Do not continue to drink only water, but make use of a little wine, for the sake of your stomach and your frequent infirmities.
24 Some people's sins are public, preceding them to judgment; but other people are followed by their sins.	24 The sins of some men have been made manifest, preceding them to judgment, but those of others are manifested later.
25 Similarly, good works are also public; and even those that are not cannot remain hidden.	25 Similarly, too, good deeds have been made manifest, but even when they are not, they cannot remain hidden.