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1 Timothy 5:15-17
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
1 Timothy 5:15-17
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
15 For some already turned-aside after Satan. 16 If any believing-woman has widows, let her be aiding them, and let the church not be burdened in order that it may aid the real widows.
Give Unbiased Church Support And Respect To Elders Leading Well
17 Let the elders having led well be considered-worthy of double[a] honor, especially[b] the ones laboring in word[c] and teaching.
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- 1 Timothy 5:17 Or, two-fold, twice-as-much.
- 1 Timothy 5:17 That is, in contrast to elders excelling in other forms of leadership.
- 1 Timothy 5:17 That is, the Word; or, speech.
1 Timothy 5:15-17
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1 Timothy 5:15-17
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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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