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1 Timothy 5:1-3
International Standard Version
1 Timothy 5:1-3
International Standard Version
Treatment of Widows
5 Never speak harshly to an older man, but appeal to him as if he were your father. Treat[a] younger men like brothers, 2 older women like mothers, and younger women like sisters, with absolute purity.
3 Honor widows who have no other family members to care for them.[b]
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- 1 Timothy 5:1 The Gk. lacks Treat
- 1 Timothy 5:3 Lit. who are really widows
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