1 Timothy 5:1-3

Expanded Bible

Rules for Living with Others

5 Do not ·speak angrily to [rebuke; speak harshly to] an older man, but ·plead with [exhort; encourage] him as if he were your father. Treat younger men like brothers, ² older women like mothers, and younger women like sisters. ·Always treat them in a pure way [^L…with complete purity].

³ ·Take care of [Provide support for; or Honor; Show respect to; ^Cboth honor and financial help are likely in mind] widows who are truly widows.