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1 Timothy 5
New American Standard Bible
1 Timothy 5
New American Standard Bible
Honor Widows
5 (A)Do not sharply rebuke an (B)older man, but rather appeal to him as a father, and to (C)the younger men as brothers, 2 to the older women as mothers, and to the younger women as sisters, in all purity.
3 Honor widows who are actually (D)widows; 4 but if any widow has children or grandchildren, (E)they must first learn to show proper respect for their own family and to give back compensation to their parents; for this is (F)acceptable in the sight of God. 5 Now she who is actually a (G)widow and has been left alone (H)has set her hope on God, and she continues in (I)requests and prayers night and day. 6 But she who (J)indulges herself in luxury is (K)dead, even while she lives. 7 [a](L)Give these instructions as well, so that they may be above reproach. 8 But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has (M)denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
9 A widow is to be (N)put on the list only if she is not less than sixty years old, having been (O)the wife of one man, 10 having a reputation for (P)good works; and if she has brought up children, if she has (Q)shown hospitality to strangers, if she (R)has washed the [b]saints’ feet, if she has (S)assisted those in distress, and if she has devoted herself to every good work. 11 But refuse to register younger widows, for when they feel (T)physical desires alienating them from Christ, they want to get married, 12 thereby incurring condemnation, because they have [c]ignored their previous pledge. 13 At the same time they also learn to be idle, as they go around from house to house; and not merely idle, but also they become (U)gossips and (V)busybodies, talking about (W)things not proper to mention. 14 Therefore, I want younger widows to get (X)married, have children, (Y)manage their households, and (Z)give the enemy no opportunity for reproach; 15 for some (AA)have already turned away to follow (AB)Satan. 16 If any woman who is a believer (AC)has dependent widows, she must (AD)assist them and the church must not be burdened, so that it may assist those who are actually (AE)widows.
Concerning Elders
17 (AF)The elders who (AG)lead well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who (AH)work hard [d]at preaching and teaching. 18 For the Scripture says, “(AI)You shall not muzzle the ox while it is threshing,” and “(AJ)The laborer is worthy of his wages.” 19 Do not accept an accusation against an (AK)elder except on the basis of (AL)two or three witnesses. 20 Those who continue in sin, (AM)rebuke in the presence of all, (AN)so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning. 21 (AO)I solemnly exhort you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His chosen angels, to maintain these principles without bias, doing nothing in a spirit of partiality. 22 (AP)Do not lay hands upon anyone too quickly and [e]thereby share (AQ)responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself [f]free from sin.
23 Do not go on drinking only water, but (AR)use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.
24 The sins of some people are quite evident, going before them to judgment; for others, their sins (AS)follow after. 25 Likewise also, deeds that are good are quite evident, and (AT)those which are otherwise cannot be concealed.
Footnotes
- 1 Timothy 5:7 Or Keep commanding
- 1 Timothy 5:10 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s people
- 1 Timothy 5:12 Or broken
- 1 Timothy 5:17 Lit in word
- 1 Timothy 5:22 Lit do not share
- 1 Timothy 5:22 Lit pure
1 Timoteo 5
Dios Habla Hoy
1 Timoteo 5
Dios Habla Hoy
Cómo comportarse con los diversos miembros de la comunidad
5 No trates con dureza al anciano; al contrario, aconséjalo como si fuera tu padre; y trata a los jóvenes como si fueran tus hermanos. 2 A las ancianas trátalas como a tu propia madre; y a las jóvenes, como si fueran tus hermanas, con toda pureza.
3 Ayuda a las viudas que no tengan a quien recurrir. 4 Pero si una viuda tiene hijos o nietos, ellos son quienes primero deben aprender a cumplir sus obligaciones con los de su propia familia y a corresponder al amor de sus padres, porque esto agrada a Dios. 5 La verdadera viuda, la que se ha quedado sola, pone su esperanza en Dios y no deja de rogar, orando día y noche. 6 Pero la viuda que se entrega al placer, está muerta en vida. 7 Mándales también estas cosas, para que sean irreprensibles. 8 Pues quien no se preocupa de los suyos, y sobre todo de los de su propia familia, ha negado la fe y es peor que los que no creen.
9 En la lista de las viudas deben estar únicamente las que tengan más de sesenta años y no hayan tenido sino un solo esposo. 10 Deben ser conocidas por sus buenas acciones, por haber criado bien a sus hijos, por haber recibido bien a los que llegan a su casa, por haber lavado los pies a los del pueblo santo y haber ayudado a los que sufren. En fin, por haberse dedicado a hacer toda clase de obras buenas.
11 Pero no pongas en la lista a viudas de menos edad; porque cuando sus propios deseos las apartan de Cristo, quieren casarse de nuevo 12 y resultan culpables de haber faltado a su compromiso. 13 Además andan de casa en casa, y se vuelven perezosas; y no sólo perezosas, sino también chismosas, metiéndose en todo y diciendo cosas que no convienen. 14 Por eso quiero que las viudas jóvenes se casen, que tengan hijos, que sean amas de casa y que no den lugar a las críticas del enemigo. 15 Pues algunas viudas ya se han apartado y han seguido a Satanás.
16 Si alguna mujer creyente tiene viudas en su familia, debe ayudarlas, para que no sean una carga para la iglesia; así la iglesia podrá ayudar a las viudas que de veras no tengan a quien recurrir.
17 Los ancianos que gobiernan bien la iglesia deben ser doblemente apreciados, especialmente los que se dedican a predicar y enseñar. 18 Pues la Escritura dice: «No le pongas bozal al buey que trilla.» Y también: «El trabajador tiene derecho a su paga.»
19 No hagas caso de acusaciones contra un anciano, si no están apoyadas por dos o tres testigos.
20 A los que siguen pecando, debes reprenderlos delante de todos, para que los demás tengan temor.
21 Te encargo delante de Dios, de Jesucristo y de los ángeles escogidos, que sigas estas reglas sin hacer discriminaciones ni tener preferencias. 22 No impongas las manos a nadie sin haberlo pensado bien, para no hacerte cómplice de los pecados de otros. Consérvate limpio de todo mal.
23 Puesto que a menudo estás enfermo del estómago, no bebas agua sola, sino bebe también un poco de vino.
24 Los pecados de algunos se ven claramente antes del juicio, pero en otros casos sólo se ven después. 25 Del mismo modo, las obras buenas se ven claramente; y las que no son buenas no podrán quedar siempre escondidas.
1 Timothy 5
New International Version
1 Timothy 5
New International Version
Widows, Elders and Slaves
5 Do not rebuke an older man(A) harshly,(B) but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men(C) as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity.
3 Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need.(D) 4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying their parents and grandparents,(E) for this is pleasing to God.(F) 5 The widow who is really in need(G) and left all alone puts her hope in God(H) and continues night and day to pray(I) and to ask God for help. 6 But the widow who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives.(J) 7 Give the people these instructions,(K) so that no one may be open to blame. 8 Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied(L) the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
9 No widow may be put on the list of widows unless she is over sixty, has been faithful to her husband, 10 and is well known for her good deeds,(M) such as bringing up children, showing hospitality,(N) washing the feet(O) of the Lord’s people, helping those in trouble(P) and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds.
11 As for younger widows, do not put them on such a list. For when their sensual desires overcome their dedication to Christ, they want to marry. 12 Thus they bring judgment on themselves, because they have broken their first pledge. 13 Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also busybodies(Q) who talk nonsense,(R) saying things they ought not to. 14 So I counsel younger widows to marry,(S) to have children, to manage their homes and to give the enemy no opportunity for slander.(T) 15 Some have in fact already turned away to follow Satan.(U)
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.(V)
17 The elders(W) who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor,(X) especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. 18 For Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,”[a](Y) and “The worker deserves his wages.”[b](Z) 19 Do not entertain an accusation against an elder(AA) unless it is brought by two or three witnesses.(AB) 20 But those elders who are sinning you are to reprove(AC) before everyone, so that the others may take warning.(AD) 21 I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus(AE) and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism.
22 Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands,(AF) and do not share in the sins of others.(AG) Keep yourself pure.(AH)
23 Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine(AI) because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.
24 The sins of some are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them; the sins of others trail behind them. 25 In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not obvious cannot remain hidden forever.
Footnotes
- 1 Timothy 5:18 Deut. 25:4
- 1 Timothy 5:18 Luke 10:7
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