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1 Timoteo 5
Nueva Biblia de las Américas
1 Timoteo 5
Nueva Biblia de las Américas
5 No reprendas con dureza al anciano(A), sino, más bien, exhórtalo como a padre(B); a los más jóvenes, como a hermanos(C), 2 a las ancianas, como a madres; a las más jóvenes, como a hermanas, con toda pureza.
Responsabilidades hacia las viudas
3 Honra a las viudas que en verdad son viudas(D). 4 Pero si alguna viuda tiene hijos o nietos, que aprendan estos primero a mostrar piedad para con su propia familia(E) y a recompensar[a] a sus padres, porque esto es agradable delante de Dios(F). 5 Sin embargo la que en verdad es viuda(G) y se ha quedado sola, tiene puesta su esperanza en Dios(H) y continúa en súplicas y oraciones noche y día(I). 6 Pero la que se entrega a los placeres desenfrenados(J), aun viviendo, está muerta(K). 7 Ordena[b] también estas cosas(L), para que sean irreprochables. 8 Pero si alguien no provee para los suyos, y especialmente para los de su casa, ha negado la fe(M) y es peor que un incrédulo.
9 Que la viuda sea puesta en la lista solo si no es menor de sesenta años(N), habiendo sido la esposa de un solo marido(O), 10 que tenga testimonio de buenas obras(P); si ha criado hijos, si ha mostrado hospitalidad a extraños(Q), si ha lavado los pies de los santos(R), si ha ayudado a los afligidos(S) y si se ha consagrado[c] a toda buena obra.
11 Pero rehúsa poner en la lista a viudas más jóvenes, porque cuando sienten deseos sensuales(T), contrarios a Cristo, se quieren casar, 12 incurriendo así en condenación, por haber abandonado su promesa[d] anterior. 13 Y además, aprenden a estar ociosas, yendo de casa en casa. Y no solo son ociosas, sino también charlatanas(U) y entremetidas(V), hablando de cosas que no son dignas(W). 14 Por tanto, quiero que las viudas más jóvenes se casen(X), que tengan hijos, que cuiden su casa(Y) y no den al adversario ocasión de reproche(Z). 15 Pues algunas ya se han apartado(AA) para seguir a Satanás(AB). 16 Si alguna creyente tiene viudas en la familia(AC), que las mantenga(AD), y que la iglesia no lleve la carga para que pueda ayudar a las que en verdad son viudas(AE).
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17 Los ancianos(AF) que gobiernan bien sean considerados dignos de doble honor(AG), principalmente los que trabajan(AH) en la predicación[e] y en la enseñanza. 18 Porque la Escritura dice: «No pondrás bozal al buey cuando trilla(AI)», y: «El obrero es digno de su salario(AJ)». 19 No admitas acusación contra un anciano(AK), a menos de que haya[f] dos o tres testigos(AL). 20 A los que continúan en pecado, repréndelos en presencia de todos(AM) para que los demás tengan temor de pecar(AN).
21 Te encargo solemnemente(AO) en la presencia de Dios y de Cristo Jesús y de Sus ángeles escogidos, que conserves estos principios sin prejuicios, no haciendo nada con espíritu de parcialidad. 22 No impongas las manos sobre nadie con ligereza(AP), compartiendo[g] así la responsabilidad por los pecados de otros(AQ); guárdate libre de pecado. 23 Ya no bebas agua sola, sino usa un poco de vino(AR) por causa de tu estómago y de tus frecuentes enfermedades.
24 Los pecados de algunos hombres ya son evidentes, yendo delante de ellos al juicio; pero a otros, sus pecados los siguen(AS). 25 De la misma manera, las buenas obras son evidentes, y las que no lo son no se pueden ocultar(AT).
1 Timothy 5
King James Version
1 Timothy 5
King James Version
5 Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;
2 The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.
3 Honour widows that are widows indeed.
4 But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.
5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.
6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.
7 And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.
8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
9 Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man.
10 Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.
11 But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;
12 Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.
13 And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.
14 I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.
15 For some are already turned aside after Satan.
16 If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.
17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
18 For the scripture saith, thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
21 I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.
22 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
23 Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.
24 Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after.
25 Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.
1 Timothy 5
Common English Bible
1 Timothy 5
Common English Bible
Caring for God’s family
5 Don’t correct an older man, but encourage him like he’s your father; treat younger men like your brothers, 2 treat older women like your mother, and treat younger women like your sisters with appropriate respect.
3 Take care of widows who are truly needy. 4 But if a particular widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn to respect their own family and repay their parents, because this pleases God. 5 A widow who is truly needy and all alone puts her hope in God and keeps on going with requests and prayers, night and day. 6 But a widow who tries to live a life of luxury is dead even while she is alive. 7 Teach these things so that the families[a] will be without fault. 8 But if someone doesn’t provide for their own family, and especially for a member of their household, they have denied the faith. They are worse than those who have no faith.
9 Put a widow on the list who is older than 60 years old and who was faithful to her husband. 10 She should have a reputation for doing good: raising children, providing hospitality to strangers, washing the feet of the saints, helping those in distress, and dedicating herself to every kind of good thing. 11 But don’t accept younger widows for the list. When their physical desires distract them from Christ, they will want to get married. 12 Then they will be judged for setting aside their earlier commitment. 13 Also, they learn to be lazy by going from house to house. They are not only lazy, but they also become gossips and busybodies, talking about things they shouldn’t. 14 So I want younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their homes so that they won’t give the enemy any reason to slander us. (15 Some have already turned away to follow Satan.) 16 If any woman who is a believer has widows in her family, she should take care of them and not burden the church, so that it can help other widows who are truly needy.
Instructions for elders
17 Elders who lead well should be paid double, especially those who work with public speaking and teaching. 18 The scripture says, Don’t put a muzzle on an ox while it treads grain,[b] and Workers deserve their pay.[c] 19 Don’t accept an accusation made against an elder unless it is confirmed by two or three witnesses. 20 Discipline those who are sinning in front of everyone so that all the others will be afraid. 21 I charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to follow these practices without bias, and without playing favorites. 22 Don’t rush to commission anyone to leadership, and don’t participate in the sins of others. Keep yourself morally pure.
23 Don’t drink water anymore, but use a little wine because of your stomach problems and your frequent illnesses. 24 The sins of some people are obvious, and the sins are judged before the people must face judgment, but the sins of other people show up later. 25 In the same way, the good that people do is also obvious and can’t be hidden.
Footnotes
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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