15 For some have already turned away(A) to follow Satan. 16 If any[a] believing woman has widows in her family, she should help them, and the church should not be burdened, so that it can help those who are genuinely widows.

Honoring the Elders

17 The elders who are good leaders should be considered worthy of an ample honorarium,[b] especially those who work hard(B) at preaching and teaching.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 5:16 Other mss add believing man or
  2. 1 Timothy 5:17 Or of respect and remuneration; lit of double honor

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