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1 Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brethren: Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers,
2 the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity. older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity. older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity.
3 Honour widows that are widows indeed. Honor widows who are truly widows. Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need.
4 But if any widow hath children or grandchildren, let them learn first to shew piety towards their own family, and to requite their parents: for this is acceptable in the sight of God. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to their own household and to make some return to their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying their parents and grandparents, for this is pleasing to God.
5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, hath her hope set on God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day. She who is truly a widow, left all alone, has set her hope on God and continues in supplications and prayers night and day, The widow who is really in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and day to pray and to ask God for help.
6 But she that giveth herself to pleasure is dead while she liveth. but she who is self-indulgent is dead even while she lives. But the widow who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives.
7 These things also command, that they may be without reproach. Command these things as well, so that they may be without reproach. Give the people these instructions, so that no one may be open to blame.
8 But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever. But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
9 Let none be enrolled as a widow under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man, Let a widow be enrolled if she is not less than sixty years of age, having been the wife of one husband, No widow may be put on the list of widows unless she is over sixty, has been faithful to her husband,
10 well reported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath used hospitality to strangers, if she hath washed the saints' feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work. and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to every good work. and is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the Lord’s people, helping those in trouble and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds.
11 But younger widows refuse: for when they have waxed wanton against Christ, they desire to marry; But refuse to enroll younger widows, for when their passions draw them away from Christ, they desire to marry As for younger widows, do not put them on such a list. For when their sensual desires overcome their dedication to Christ, they want to marry.
12 having condemnation, because they have rejected their first faith. and so incur condemnation for having abandoned their former faith. Thus they bring judgment on themselves, because they have broken their first pledge.
13 And withal they learn also to be idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not. Besides that, they learn to be idlers, going about from house to house, and not only idlers, but also gossips and busybodies, saying what they should not. Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also busybodies who talk nonsense, saying things they ought not to.
14 I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, give none occasion to the adversary for reviling: So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, manage their households, and give the adversary no occasion for slander. So I counsel younger widows to marry, to have children, to manage their homes and to give the enemy no opportunity for slander.
15 for already some are turned aside after Satan. For some have already strayed after Satan. Some have in fact already turned away to follow Satan.
16 If any woman that believeth hath widows, let her relieve them, and let not the church be burdened; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed. If any believing woman has relatives who are widows, let her care for them. Let the church not be burdened, so that it may care for those who are truly widows. If any woman who is a believer has widows in her care, she should continue to help them and not let the church be burdened with them, so that the church can help those widows who are really in need.
17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in the word and in teaching. Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.
18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his hire. For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.” For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and “The worker deserves his wages.”
19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses. Do not admit a charge against an elder except on the evidence of two or three witnesses. Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses.
20 Them that sin reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear. As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear. But those elders who are sinning you are to reprove before everyone, so that the others may take warning.
21 I charge thee in the sight of God, and Christ Jesus, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality. In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels I charge you to keep these rules without prejudging, doing nothing from partiality. I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism.
22 Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, nor take part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure. Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
23 Be no longer a drinker of water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities. (No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.) Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.
24 Some men's sins are evident, going before unto judgment; and some men also they follow after. The sins of some people are conspicuous, going before them to judgment, but the sins of others appear later. The sins of some are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them; the sins of others trail behind them.
25 In like manner also there are good works that are evident; and such as are otherwise cannot be hid. So also good works are conspicuous, and even those that are not cannot remain hidden. In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not obvious cannot remain hidden forever.
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