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1 Timothy 5:15-17
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1 Timothy 5:15-17
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15 But some of the younger widows have already turned away to follow Satan.
16 If any woman who is a believer has widows in her family, she[a] should take care of them herself. Then the church will not have that burden and will be able to care for the widows who have no one else to help them.
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17 The elders who lead the church in a good way should receive double honor[b]—in particular, those who do the work of counseling and teaching.
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- 1 Timothy 5:16 woman … she Some Greek copies have “man or woman … he/she.”
- 1 Timothy 5:17 double honor Or “double pay.”
1 Timothy 5:15-17
New International Version
1 Timothy 5:15-17
New International Version
15 Some have in fact already turned away to follow Satan.(A)
16 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.(B)
17 The elders(C) who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor,(D) especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.
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