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1 Timothy 5:3-5
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3 Honor[a] widows who are truly in need.[b] 4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn to fulfill their duty[c] toward their own household and so repay their parents what is owed them.[d] For this is what pleases God.[e] 5 But the widow who is truly in need, and completely on her own,[f] has set her hope on God and continues in her pleas and prayers night and day.

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  1. 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.
  2. 1 Timothy 5:3 tn Grk “the real widows,” “those who are really widows.”
  3. 1 Timothy 5:4 tn Or “to practice their religion.”
  4. 1 Timothy 5:4 tn Or “and so make some repayment to their parents”; Grk “and to give back recompense to their parents.”
  5. 1 Timothy 5:4 tn Grk “for this is pleasing in the sight of God.”
  6. 1 Timothy 5:5 tn Or “left all alone.”
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