Thematic Bible
1 Timothy 5:1 (show verse)
Do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father, younger men as brothers,
1 Timothy 5:2 (show verse)
older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, in all purity.
1 Timothy 5:3 (show verse)
Honor widows who are real widows.
1 Timothy 5:4 (show verse)
But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to practice their religion in regard to their own family and to make some return to their parents; for this is acceptable in the sight of God.
1 Timothy 5:5 (show verse)
Now she who is a real widow, and who has been left all alone, has set her hope on God and continues in supplications and prayers night and day.
1 Timothy 5:6 (show verse)
But she who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives.
1 Timothy 5:7 (show verse)
Command these things as well, so that they may be above reproach.
1 Timothy 5:8 (show verse)
If any one does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his own family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
1 Timothy 5:9 (show verse)
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 husband,
1 Timothy 5:10 (show verse)
and she must be well known for her good deeds, as one who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, relieved those in distress, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.
1 Timothy 5:11 (show verse)
But refuse to put younger widows on the list, for when they feel sensual desires in disregard of Christ, they want to marry,
1 Timothy 5:12 (show verse)
thus bringing condemnation, because they have set aside their first pledge.
1 Timothy 5:13 (show verse)
Besides, they learn to be idle, going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things they ought not to.
1 Timothy 5:14 (show verse)
So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, manage their homes, and give the enemy no occasion for reproach.
1 Timothy 5:15 (show verse)
For some have already turned aside to follow Satan.
1 Timothy 5:16 (show verse)
If any woman who is a believer has dependent widows, she must assist them, and let not the church be burdened, so that it may assist those who are real widows.
1 Timothy 5:17 (show verse)
The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
1 Timothy 5:18 (show verse)
For the scripture says, "You shall not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain," and, "The laborer deserves his wages."
1 Timothy 5:19 (show verse)
Do not receive an accusation against an elder except on the basis of two or three witnesses.
1 Timothy 5:20 (show verse)
Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also may be fearful of sinning.
1 Timothy 5:21 (show verse)
I charge you, in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, doing nothing out of favoritism.
1 Timothy 5:22 (show verse)
Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others; keep yourself pure.
1 Timothy 5:23 (show verse)
No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.
1 Timothy 5:24 (show verse)
The sins of some men are obvious, going before them to judgment; for others, their sins appear later.
1 Timothy 5:25 (show verse)
In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not cannot be hidden.