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1 Timothy 5
Revised Geneva Translation
1 Timothy 5
Revised Geneva Translation
5 Do not rebuke an elder, but encourage him as a father, and the younger men as brothers;
2 the elder women as mothers, the younger as sisters, with all pureness.
3 Honor widows which are truly widows.
4 But if any widow has children or nephews, let them learn first to show godliness toward their own house, and to repay their family. For that is an honorable thing, and acceptable before God.
5 And she who is a true widow, and left alone, trusts in God, and continues in supplications and prayers night and day.
6 But she who lives in pleasure is dead while she lives.
7 Therefore, warn them of these things, so that they may be blameless.
8 If there is anyone who does not look out for his own, and namely for those of his household, he denies the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
9 Do not let a widow under 60 years old be registered; who has been the wife of one husband
10 and has a reputation for good works (whether she has nourished her children, taken in strangers, washed the saints’ feet, ministered to those who were in adversity, and if she has constantly pursued every good work).
11 But refuse the younger widows. For when their desires begin to draw them away from Christ, they will marry,
12 having damnation because they have broken their first faith.
13 And also, being idle, they learn to go about from house to house. Indeed, not only are they idle, but also gossips and busybodies, speaking things which are not necessary.
14 Therefore, I desire that the younger women marry, and bear children, and govern the house, and give no opportunity for the adversary to speak evil.
15 For some have already turned back after Satan.
16 If any faithful man or faithful woman has widows, let them minister to them, and do not let the Church be charged, so that there may be enough for those who are true widows.
17 Let the elders who rule well have double the honor, especially those who labor in the Word and doctrine.
18 For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treads out the corn,” and, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.”
19 Receive no accusation against an elder unless by two or three witnesses.
20 Rebuke those who sin openly, so that the rest may also fear.
21 I charge you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the elect angels to observe these things, without preferring one to another. And do nothing with partiality.
22 Do not quickly lay hands on anyone or share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
23 Drink water no longer. But use a little wine for your stomach’s sake, and your frequent infirmities.
24 Some men’s sins are evident, preceding them to judgment. But some follow afterward.
25 Likewise, good works are also evident beforehand. And those which are otherwise cannot be hidden.
1 Timothy 5
New King James Version
1 Timothy 5
New King James Version
Treatment of Church Members
5 Do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father, younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, with all purity.
Honor True Widows
3 Honor widows who are really widows. 4 But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show piety at home and (A)to repay their parents; for this is [a]good and acceptable before God. 5 Now she who is really a widow, and left alone, trusts in God and continues in supplications and prayers (B)night and day. 6 But she who lives in [b]pleasure is dead while she lives. 7 And these things command, that they may be blameless. 8 But if anyone does not provide for his own, (C)and especially for those of his household, (D)he has denied the faith (E)and is worse than an unbeliever.
9 Do not let a widow under sixty years old be taken into the number, and not unless she has been the wife of one man, 10 well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.
11 But [c]refuse the younger widows; for when they have begun to grow wanton against Christ, they desire to marry, 12 having condemnation because they have cast off their first [d]faith. 13 And besides they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house, and not only idle but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not. 14 Therefore I desire that the younger widows marry, bear children, manage the house, give no opportunity to the adversary to speak reproachfully. 15 For some have already turned aside after Satan. 16 If any believing [e]man or woman has widows, let them [f]relieve them, and do not let the church be burdened, that it may relieve those who are really widows.
Honor the Elders
17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine. 18 For the Scripture says, (F)“You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain,” and, (G)“The laborer is worthy of his wages.” 19 Do not receive an accusation against an elder except (H)from two or three witnesses. 20 Those who are sinning rebuke in the presence of all, that the rest also may fear.
21 I charge you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the [g]elect angels that you observe these things without (I)prejudice, doing nothing with partiality. 22 Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, nor (J)share in other people’s sins; keep yourself pure.
23 No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for your stomach’s sake and your frequent [h]infirmities.
24 Some men’s sins are (K)clearly evident, preceding them to judgment, but those of some men follow later. 25 Likewise, the good works of some are clearly evident, and those that are otherwise cannot be hidden.
Footnotes
- 1 Timothy 5:4 NU, M omit good and
- 1 Timothy 5:6 indulgence
- 1 Timothy 5:11 Refuse to enroll
- 1 Timothy 5:12 Or solemn promise
- 1 Timothy 5:16 NU omits man or
- 1 Timothy 5:16 give aid to
- 1 Timothy 5:21 chosen
- 1 Timothy 5:23 illnesses
Prva poslanica Timoteju 5
Knijga O Kristu
Prva poslanica Timoteju 5
Knijga O Kristu
5 Nikad se grubo ne obraćaj starijim ljudima, već ih opominji kao vlastitog oca, mladiće kao braću,
2 starije žene kao vlastitu majku, a djevojke, u svoj čistoći, kao vlastite sestre.
Savjeti o udovicama, starješinama i robovima
3 Crkva se treba brinuti za udovice koje nemaju nikoga da za njih skrbi.
4 Ali ako imaju djecu ili unuke, njihova je prva dužnost da pokažu pobožnost u vlastitoj obitelji i da roditeljima uzvrate primljena dobročinstva. To je Bogu ugodno.
5 Prava udovica, koja je sasvim sama, pouzdaje se u Boga. Noću i danju traži od njega pomoć i moli se.
6 Ali udovica koja se odaje lagodnome životu duhovno je mrtva.
7 Tako im zapovjedi - da budu besprijekorne.
8 A ako se tko ne brine za rođake, pogotovo za svoje ukućane, taj je zanijekao svoju vjeru i gori je od nevjernika.
9 Ne upisujte na udovički popis nijednu udovicu ako još nema šezdeset godina ili ako nije bila vjerna mužu.
10 Neka ju preporučuju njezina dobra djela: da je dobro odgojila djecu, da je bila gostoljubiva, da je ponizno služila drugim kršćanima,[a] da je pomagala nevoljnicima, da je predano činila dobra djela.
11 Mlađe udovice ne bi trebalo uvrstiti na popis jer će se, kad tjelesna požuda svlada njihovu odanost Kristu, htjeti opet udati.
12 Tako bi pak zaslužile osudu jer su prekršile prijašnji zavjet.
13 Osim toga će se, obilazeći po kućama, naučiti besposlici te postati brbljave i govoriti što ne bi smjele.
14 Zato savjetujem da se mlađe udovice opet udaju, da imaju djecu i brinu se o svojemu domu. Tako neprijatelju neće dati nikakva povoda da ih pogrđuje.
15 Jer neke od njih su već zastranile te slijede Sotonu.
16 Ima li koja vjernica udovicu među rodbinom, neka joj pomaže. Tako taj teret neće pasti na Crkvu pa će se moći brinuti za udovice koje nemaju nikoga.
17 Starješine su zavrijedili dvostruku čast, osobito oni koji obavljaju dvostruki posao - propovijedaju i poučavaju.
18 Jer u Svetome pismu piše: 'Ne zavezuj usta volu koji vrši žito.'[b] A na drugome mjestu stoji: 'Radnik zaslužuje plaću.'[c]
19 Ne primaj tužbu protiv starješine osim uz dva ili tri svjedoka.
20 One koji griješe ukori pred cijelom Crkvom da i drugi imaju straha Božjega.
21 Zaklinjem te pred Bogom, pred Gospodinom Isusom Kristom i pred svetim anđelima da se toga držiš i da ne činiš ništa iz pristranosti. Sa svima valja jednako postupati.
22 Ni na koga brzopleto ne polaži ruke da ga imenuješ za starješinu. Ne budi dionikom tuđih grijeha! Čuvaj se čistim!
23 Ne pij samo vodu, već uzimaj i pomalo vina radi svojeg želuca i čestih slabosti.
24 Neki ljudi žive grešnim životom i svakomu je jasno da će biti osuđeni. Ali ima i takvih za čije će se grijehe doznati tek poslije.
25 Jednako su tako svakomu očita dobra djela nekih ljudi, ali ima i takvih o kojima će se znati tek poslije.
Footnotes
- Prva poslanica Timoteju 5:10 U grčkome: da je prala noge svetima.
- Prva poslanica Timoteju 5:18 Ponovljeni zakon 25:4.
- Prva poslanica Timoteju 5:18 Luka 10:7.
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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