Chapter 5
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| 5:1 Do not rebuke an elder, that is, a shepherd of the church, but encourage him as a father, and younger men as brothers; 2 treat female elders, shepherds of the church, as mothers [l]: and younger women as sisters inside of all purity. 3 Honor widows who are truly widows. 4 If any widow, however, has children or grandchildren, let those of her own household first learn to be devoted and to give recompense to their own parents, for this is pleasing in the presence of God. 5 Now, she who is indeed a widow and alone has hope upon God, and continues in supplications and prayers night and day. 6 She who lives in self-indulgence, however, is dead even while living. 7 Instruct also these things, so that each should be above reproach. 8 Now, if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his household, he has refused the faith and he is worse than an unbeliever. 9 Let a widow be enrolled [in financial assistance from the church] who is not less than sixty years old, having been the wife of one man, 10 having borne witness in good works, if she has reared children, if she has entertained strangers, if she has washed the feet of the devoted ones, if she has helped those in great pressure, and if she has followed after every good work. 11 Refuse younger widows [from church financial assistance], however; for when they have become sensuous of Christ, they desire to marry, 12 having condemnation because they have cast off their first faith. [m] 13 At the same time, they also learn to be idle, going about houses, not only idle, then, but also gossips and busybodies, speaking things that are not proper. 14 I want younger women, therefore, to marry, to bear children, to manage their households, to give no opportunity to those in opposition, because of reproach. 14 For some have already turned away after Satan. 16 If any believer has dependent widows, let them aid them, and let them not be a burden to the church, so that they might aid those who are truly widows. • 17 Let the watch-carers, shepherds of the flock, who give good attention be counted worthy of double honor, especially those laboring in the word and teaching. 18 As the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox treading out the grain” (Deuteronomy 25:4), and, “The workman is worthy of his wages” (Luke 10:7). 19 Do not receive an accusation against a watch-care shepherd, except it be upon two or three witnesses. 20 Those sinning, however, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also might have fear. 21 I give solemn testimony in the presence of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, that you should watch over these things, without pre-judgment, doing nothing out of partiality. 22 Do not lay hands hastily on anyone, nor share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure. 23 Don’t drink only water but use a little wine for your stomach and your frequent ailments. 24 The sins of some men are clearly evident, going before them into judgment, some however, will follow after. 25 Likewise, good works are clearly evident, but even those things appearing otherwise are not able to be concealed. |
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