1 Timothy 5:3

New English Translation

³Honor^[a] widows who are truly in need.^[b]

1 Timothy 5:3 sn The word honor here carries the double meaning of respect and financial support. This Greek word can imply both senses, and both are intended in this context.
1 Timothy 5:3 tn Grk “the real widows,” “those who are really widows.”

1 Timothy 5:3

New International Version

³Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need.^(A)

³Honour widows that are widows indeed.

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