1 Timothy 5

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 5 of 6

1 Do not sharply chastise an older man, but exhort as a father; and younger ones as brothers,

2 older women as mothers, younger ones as sisters, in all purity.

3 Honor widows, the ones being really widows.

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Chapter Summary

1 Rules to be observed in reproving. 3 Of widows. 17 Of elders. 23 A precept for Timothy’s health.

Key Greek Words

ἐνώπιον before, in the presence (sight) of, to G1799
ἐπὶ about (the times), above, after G1909
ἵνα albeit, because, to the intent (that) G2443
οὐ long, nay, neither G3756
πίστιν assurance, belief, believe G4102

People & Context

Treatment of Different Ages

Paul instructs Timothy not to sharply rebuke an older man but exhort him as a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, and younger wom…

Honor True Widows

True widows who are left alone and have set their hope on God are to be honored. If widows have children or grandchildren, those relatives should firs…

Enrollment of Widows

A widow may be enrolled for assembly support if she is at least sixty, wife of one man, and witnessed by good works including raising children, hospit…

Timeline

Treatment of Different Ages

Paul instructs Timothy not to sharply rebuke an older man but exhort him as a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters in all purity.

1 Timothy 5:1-2
Honor True Widows

True widows who are left alone and have set their hope on God are to be honored. If widows have children or grandchildren, those relatives should first learn to care for their own family.

1 Timothy 5:3-8
Enrollment of Widows

A widow may be enrolled for assembly support if she is at least sixty, wife of one man, and witnessed by good works including raising children, hospitality, washing saints' feet, and relieving the afflicted.

1 Timothy 5:9-10

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