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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 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
1 Timothy 5
Amplified Bible
1 Timothy 5
Amplified Bible
Honor Widows
5 Do not sharply reprimand an older man, but appeal to him as [you would to] a father, to younger men as brothers, 2 to older women as mothers, to younger women as sisters, in all purity [being careful to maintain appropriate relationships].
3 Honor and help those widows who are truly widowed [alone, and without support]. 4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren [who are adults], see to it that these first learn to show great respect to their own family [as their religious duty and natural obligation], and to compensate their parents or grandparents [for their upbringing]; for this is acceptable and pleasing in the sight of God. 5 Now a woman who is really a widow and has been left [entirely] alone [without adequate income] trusts in God and continues in supplications and prayers night and day. 6 Whereas she who lives for pleasure and self-indulgence is spiritually dead even while she still lives. 7 Keep instructing [the people to do] these things as well, so that they may be blameless and beyond reproach. 8 If anyone fails to provide for his own, and especially for those of his own family, he has denied the faith [by disregarding its precepts] and is worse than an unbeliever [who fulfills his obligation in these matters].
9 A widow is to be put on the list [to receive regular assistance] only if she is over sixty years of age, [having been] the wife of one man, 10 and has a reputation for good deeds; [she is eligible] if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the feet of the saints (God’s people), if she has assisted the distressed, and has devoted herself to doing good in every way. 11 But refuse [to enroll the] younger widows, for when they feel their natural desires in disregard of Christ, they wish to marry again, 12 and so they incur condemnation for having set aside their [a]previous pledge. 13 Now at the same time, they also learn to be idle as they go from house to house; and not only idle, but also gossips and [b]busybodies [meddlers in things that do not concern them], talking about things they should not mention. 14 So I want younger widows to get married, have children, manage their households, and not give opponents of the faith any occasion for slander. 15 Some [widows] have already turned away [from the faith] to follow Satan. 16 If any believing woman has [dependent] widows [in her household], [c]she must assist them [according to her ability]; and the church must not be burdened [with them], so that it may assist those who are truly widows [those who are all alone and are dependent].
Concerning Elders
17 The elders who perform their leadership duties well are to be considered worthy of double honor (financial support), especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching [the word of God concerning eternal salvation through Christ]. 18 For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox while it is treading out the grain [to keep it from eating],” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages [he deserves fair compensation].”(A) 19 Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it is based on [the testimony of at least] two or three witnesses.(B) 20 As for those [elders] who continue in sin, reprimand them in the presence of all [the congregation], so that the rest will be warned. 21 I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His chosen angels that you guard and keep these rules without bias, doing nothing out of favoritism. 22 Do not hurry to lay hands on anyone [ordaining and approving someone for ministry or an office in the church, or in reinstating expelled offenders], and thereby share in the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.
23 No longer [d]continue drinking [only] water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.
24 [e]The sins of some people are conspicuous, leading the way for them into judgment [so that they are clearly not qualified for ministry]; but the sins of others appear later [for they are hidden and follow behind them]. 25 Likewise, good deeds are quite evident, and those which are otherwise cannot be hidden [indefinitely].
Footnotes
- 1 Timothy 5:12 Lit first faith. In saying this, Paul indicates that young widows were being required to pledge a life of celibacy in service to God in order to be put on the list for assistance.
- 1 Timothy 5:13 Paul levels the same criticism against the people in 2 Thess 3:10, 11.
- 1 Timothy 5:16 This repeats the admonition given to the men in v 8.
- 1 Timothy 5:23 Timothy, whose mother was Jewish (Acts 16:1), may have voluntarily taken a lifelong vow to abstain from wine, as Nazirites (from the Hebrew “devoted” or “consecrated”) sometimes did (cf Samson, Judg 13:7). Evidently he never developed a tolerance for water, which was often contaminated and which, in the absence of wine, he would have to drink.
- 1 Timothy 5:24 VV 24, 25 continue the advice given in v 22 regarding the selection of church leaders.
1 Timóteo 5
Almeida Revista e Corrigida 2009
1 Timóteo 5
Almeida Revista e Corrigida 2009
Acerca dos velhos e viúvas
5 Não repreendas asperamente os anciãos, mas admoesta-os como a pais; aos jovens, como a irmãos; 2 às mulheres idosas, como a mães, às moças, como a irmãs, em toda a pureza.
3 Honra as viúvas que verdadeiramente são viúvas. 4 Mas, se alguma viúva tiver filhos ou netos, aprendam primeiro a exercer piedade para com a sua própria família e a recompensar seus pais; porque isto é bom e agradável diante de Deus. 5 Ora, a que é verdadeiramente viúva e desamparada espera em Deus e persevera de noite e de dia em rogos e orações; 6 mas a que vive em deleites, vivendo, está morta. 7 Manda, pois, estas coisas, para que elas sejam irrepreensíveis. 8 Mas, se alguém não tem cuidado dos seus e principalmente dos da sua família, negou a fé e é pior do que o infiel. 9 Nunca seja inscrita viúva com menos de sessenta anos, e só a que tenha sido mulher de um só marido; 10 tendo testemunho de boas obras, se criou os filhos, se exercitou hospitalidade, se lavou os pés aos santos, se socorreu os aflitos, se praticou toda boa obra. 11 Mas não admitas as viúvas mais novas, porque, quando se tornam levianas contra Cristo, querem casar-se; 12 tendo já a sua condenação por haverem aniquilado a primeira fé. 13 E, além disto, aprendem também a andar ociosas de casa em casa; e não só ociosas, mas também paroleiras e curiosas, falando o que não convém. 14 Quero, pois, que as que são moças se casem, gerem filhos, governem a casa e não deem ocasião ao adversário de maldizer. 15 Porque já algumas se desviaram, indo após Satanás. 16 Se algum crente ou alguma crente tem viúvas, socorra-as, e não se sobrecarregue a igreja, para que se possam sustentar as que deveras são viúvas.
Acerca dos presbíteros. Vários conselhos
17 Os presbíteros que governam bem sejam estimados por dignos de duplicada honra, principalmente os que trabalham na palavra e na doutrina. 18 Porque diz a Escritura: Não ligarás a boca ao boi que debulha. E: Digno é o obreiro do seu salário. 19 Não aceites acusação contra presbítero, senão com duas ou três testemunhas. 20 Aos que pecarem, repreende-os na presença de todos, para que também os outros tenham temor. 21 Conjuro-te, diante de Deus, e do Senhor Jesus Cristo, e dos anjos eleitos, que, sem prevenção, guardes estas coisas, nada fazendo por parcialidade. 22 A ninguém imponhas precipitadamente as mãos, nem participes dos pecados alheios; conserva-te a ti mesmo puro. 23 Não bebas mais água só, mas usa de um pouco de vinho, por causa do teu estômago e das tuas frequentes enfermidades.
24 Os pecados de alguns homens são manifestos, precedendo o juízo; e em alguns manifestam-se depois. 25 Assim mesmo também as boas obras são manifestas, e as que são doutra maneira não podem ocultar-se.
1 Timóteo 5
Nova Versão Internacional
1 Timóteo 5
Nova Versão Internacional
Conselhos acerca de Viúvas, Líderes e Escravos
5 Não repreenda asperamente o homem idoso, mas exorte-o como se ele fosse seu pai; trate os jovens como a irmãos; 2 as mulheres idosas, como a mães; e as moças, como a irmãs, com toda a pureza.
3 Trate adequadamente as viúvas que são realmente necessitadas. 4 Mas se uma viúva tem filhos ou netos, que estes aprendam primeiramente a colocar a sua religião em prática, cuidando de sua própria família e retribuindo o bem recebido de seus pais e avós, pois isso agrada a Deus. 5 A viúva realmente necessitada e desamparada põe sua esperança em Deus e persiste dia e noite em oração e em súplica. 6 Mas a que vive para os prazeres, ainda que esteja viva, está morta. 7 Dê-lhes estas ordens, para que sejam irrepreensíveis. 8 Se alguém não cuida de seus parentes, e especialmente dos de sua própria família, negou a fé e é pior que um descrente.
9 Nenhuma mulher deve ser inscrita na lista de viúvas, a não ser que tenha mais de sessenta anos de idade, tenha sido fiel a seu marido[a] 10 e seja bem conhecida por suas boas obras, tais como criar filhos, ser hospitaleira, lavar os pés dos santos, socorrer os atribulados e dedicar-se a todo tipo de boa obra.
11 Não inclua nessa lista as viúvas mais jovens, pois, quando os seus desejos sensuais superam a sua dedicação a Cristo, querem se casar. 12 Assim elas trazem condenação sobre si, por haverem rompido seu primeiro compromisso. 13 Além disso, aprendem a ficar ociosas, andando de casa em casa; e não se tornam apenas ociosas, mas também fofoqueiras e indiscretas, falando coisas que não devem. 14 Portanto, aconselho que as viúvas mais jovens se casem, tenham filhos, administrem suas casas e não dêem ao inimigo nenhum motivo para maledicência. 15 Algumas, na verdade, já se desviaram, para seguir a Satanás.
16 Se alguma mulher crente tem viúvas em sua família, deve ajudá-las. Não seja a igreja sobrecarregada com elas, a fim de que as viúvas realmente necessitadas sejam auxiliadas.
17 Os presbíteros que lideram bem a igreja são dignos de dupla honra[b], especialmente aqueles cujo trabalho é a pregação e o ensino, 18 pois a Escritura diz: “Não amordace o boi enquanto está debulhando o cereal”[c], e “o trabalhador merece o seu salário”[d]. 19 Não aceite acusação contra um presbítero, se não for apoiada por duas ou três testemunhas. 20 Os que pecarem deverão ser repreendidos em público, para que os demais também temam.
21 Eu o exorto solenemente, diante de Deus, de Cristo Jesus e dos anjos eleitos, a que procure observar essas instruções sem parcialidade; e não faça nada por favoritismo.
22 Não se precipite em impor as mãos sobre ninguém e não participe dos pecados dos outros. Conserve-se puro.
23 Não continue a beber somente água; tome também um pouco de vinho, por causa do seu estômago e das suas freqüentes enfermidades.
24 Os pecados de alguns são evidentes, mesmo antes de serem submetidos a julgamento, ao passo que os pecados de outros se manifestam posteriormente. 25 Da mesma forma, as boas obras são evidentes, e as que não o são não podem permanecer ocultas.
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