1Don’t rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brothers;
2Don’t rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brothers;
3Don’t rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brothers;
4Don’t rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brothers;
5the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity.
6the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity.
7the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity.
8the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity.
9Honor widows who are widows indeed.
10Honor widows who are widows indeed.
11Honor widows who are widows indeed.
12Honor widows who are widows indeed.
13But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety toward their own family and to repay their parents, for this is5:4 TR adds “good and” acceptable in the sight of God.
14But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety toward their own family and to repay their parents, for this is5:4 TR adds “good and” acceptable in the sight of God.
15But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety toward their own family and to repay their parents, for this is5:4 TR adds “good and” acceptable in the sight of God.
16But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety toward their own family and to repay their parents, for this is5:4 TR adds “good and” acceptable in the sight of God.
17Now she who is a widow indeed and desolate, has her hope set on God and continues in petitions and prayers night and day.
18Now she who is a widow indeed and desolate, has her hope set on God and continues in petitions and prayers night and day.
19Now she who is a widow indeed and desolate, has her hope set on God and continues in petitions and prayers night and day.
20Now she who is a widow indeed and desolate, has her hope set on God and continues in petitions and prayers night and day.
21But she who gives herself to pleasure is dead while she lives.
22But she who gives herself to pleasure is dead while she lives.
23But she who gives herself to pleasure is dead while she lives.
24But she who gives herself to pleasure is dead while she lives.
25Also command these things, that they may be without reproach.
26Also command these things, that they may be without reproach.
27Also command these things, that they may be without reproach.
28Also command these things, that they may be without reproach.
29But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
30But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
31But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
32But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
33Let no one be enrolled as a widow under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,
34Let no one be enrolled as a widow under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,
35Let no one be enrolled as a widow under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,
36Let no one be enrolled as a widow under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,
37being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work.
38being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work.
39being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work.
40being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work.
41But refuse younger widows, for when they have grown wanton against Christ, they desire to marry,
42But refuse younger widows, for when they have grown wanton against Christ, they desire to marry,
43But refuse younger widows, for when they have grown wanton against Christ, they desire to marry,
44But refuse younger widows, for when they have grown wanton against Christ, they desire to marry,
45having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge.
46having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge.
47having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge.
48having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge.
49Besides, they also learn to be idle, going about from house to house. Not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not.
50Besides, they also learn to be idle, going about from house to house. Not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not.
51Besides, they also learn to be idle, going about from house to house. Not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not.
52Besides, they also learn to be idle, going about from house to house. Not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not.
53I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for insulting.
54I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for insulting.
55I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for insulting.
56I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for insulting.
57For already some have turned away after Satan.
58For already some have turned away after Satan.
59For already some have turned away after Satan.
60For already some have turned away after Satan.
61If any man or woman who believes has widows, let them relieve them, and don’t let the assembly be burdened, that it might relieve those who are widows indeed.
62If any man or woman who believes has widows, let them relieve them, and don’t let the assembly be burdened, that it might relieve those who are widows indeed.
63If any man or woman who believes has widows, let them relieve them, and don’t let the assembly be burdened, that it might relieve those who are widows indeed.
64If any man or woman who believes has widows, let them relieve them, and don’t let the assembly be burdened, that it might relieve those who are widows indeed.
65Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
66Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
67Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
68Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
69For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain.”5:18 Deuteronomy 25:4 And, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.”5:18 Luke 10:7; Leviticus 19:13
70For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain.”5:18 Deuteronomy 25:4 And, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.”5:18 Luke 10:7; Leviticus 19:13
71For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain.”5:18 Deuteronomy 25:4 And, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.”5:18 Luke 10:7; Leviticus 19:13
72For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain.”5:18 Deuteronomy 25:4 And, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.”5:18 Luke 10:7; Leviticus 19:13
73Don’t receive an accusation against an elder except at the word of two or three witnesses.
74Don’t receive an accusation against an elder except at the word of two or three witnesses.
75Don’t receive an accusation against an elder except at the word of two or three witnesses.
76Don’t receive an accusation against an elder except at the word of two or three witnesses.
77Those who sin, reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.
78Those who sin, reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.
79Those who sin, reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.
80Those who sin, reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.
81I command you in the sight of God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the chosen angels, that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.
82I command you in the sight of God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the chosen angels, that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.
83I command you in the sight of God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the chosen angels, that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.
84I command you in the sight of God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the chosen angels, that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.
85Lay hands hastily on no one. Don’t be a participant in other people’s sins. Keep yourself pure.
86Lay hands hastily on no one. Don’t be a participant in other people’s sins. Keep yourself pure.
87Lay hands hastily on no one. Don’t be a participant in other people’s sins. Keep yourself pure.
88Lay hands hastily on no one. Don’t be a participant in other people’s sins. Keep yourself pure.
89Be no longer a drinker of water only, but use a little wine for your stomach’s sake and your frequent infirmities.
90Be no longer a drinker of water only, but use a little wine for your stomach’s sake and your frequent infirmities.
91Be no longer a drinker of water only, but use a little wine for your stomach’s sake and your frequent infirmities.
92Be no longer a drinker of water only, but use a little wine for your stomach’s sake and your frequent infirmities.
93Some men’s sins are evident, preceding them to judgment, and some also follow later.
94Some men’s sins are evident, preceding them to judgment, and some also follow later.
95Some men’s sins are evident, preceding them to judgment, and some also follow later.
96Some men’s sins are evident, preceding them to judgment, and some also follow later.
97In the same way also there are good works that are obvious, and those that are otherwise can’t be hidden.
98In the same way also there are good works that are obvious, and those that are otherwise can’t be hidden.
99In the same way also there are good works that are obvious, and those that are otherwise can’t be hidden.
100In the same way also there are good works that are obvious, and those that are otherwise can’t be hidden.