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Do not rebuke an elder, but encourage him as a father, and the younger men as brothers;

the elder women as mothers, the younger as sisters, with all pureness.

Honor widows which are truly widows.

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.

And she who is a true widow, and left alone, trusts in God, and continues in supplications and prayers night and day.

But she who lives in pleasure is dead while she lives.

Therefore, warn them of these things, so that they may be blameless.

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.

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.

Treatment of Church Members

Do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, with all purity.

Honor True Widows

Honor widows who are really widows. 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. Now she who is really a widow, and left alone, trusts in God and continues in supplications and prayers (B)night and day. But she who lives in [b]pleasure is dead while she lives. And these things command, that they may be blameless. 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.

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. 1 Timothy 5:4 NU, M omit good and
  2. 1 Timothy 5:6 indulgence
  3. 1 Timothy 5:11 Refuse to enroll
  4. 1 Timothy 5:12 Or solemn promise
  5. 1 Timothy 5:16 NU omits man or
  6. 1 Timothy 5:16 give aid to
  7. 1 Timothy 5:21 chosen
  8. 1 Timothy 5:23 illnesses

Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;

The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.

Honour widows that are widows indeed.

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.

Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.

But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.

And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.

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.

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.

Deberes hacia los demás

No reprendas al anciano, sino exhórtalo como a un padre; a los más jóvenes, como a hermanos; a las ancianas, como a madres; a las jovencitas, con toda pureza, como a hermanas.

Honra a las viudas que en verdad son viudas. Pero si alguna viuda tiene hijos, o nietos, éstos deben aprender primero a ser piadosos para con su propia familia, y a recompensar a sus padres; porque ante Dios esto es bueno y agradable. La viuda que en verdad es viuda, y que se ha quedado sola, espera en Dios y noche y día persevera en súplicas y oraciones; pero la que se entrega a los placeres, está muerta en vida. Manda también estas cosas, para que sean irreprensibles; porque si alguno no provee para los suyos, y especialmente para los de su casa, niega la fe y es peor que un incrédulo.

En la lista deben figurar sólo las viudas mayores de sesenta años, y que hayan tenido un solo marido; 10 que cuente con un testimonio de buenas obras, como haber criado hijos, practicado la hospitalidad, lavado los pies de los santos, socorrido a los afligidos, y practicado toda buena obra. 11 Pero no admitas viudas más jóvenes, porque luego se rebelan contra Cristo y, llevadas por sus deseos, quieren casarse, 12 con lo que incurren en condenación por quebrantar su primera fe. 13 Además, aprenden a ser ociosas y a andar de casa en casa; y no solamente se vuelven ociosas sino también chismosas y entrometidas, y hablan de lo que no deben. 14 Por eso quiero que las viudas jóvenes se casen y críen hijos; que gobiernen su casa y no den al adversario ninguna ocasión de maledicencia. 15 Porque ya algunas se han apartado por seguir a Satanás. 16 Si algún creyente o alguna creyente tiene viudas, que las mantenga, para no gravar a la iglesia; así habrá lo suficiente para las viudas que en verdad lo son.

17 Los ancianos que gobiernan bien deben considerarse dignos de doble honor, mayormente los que se dedican a predicar y enseñar. 18 Pues la Escritura dice: «No pondrás bozal al buey que trilla»,(A) y: «Digno es el obrero de su salario.»(B) 19 No admitas ninguna acusación contra un anciano, a menos que haya dos o tres testigos.(C) 20 A los que persisten en pecar, repréndelos delante de todos, para que los demás también teman. 21 Te encarezco delante de Dios y del Señor Jesucristo, y de sus ángeles escogidos, que guardes estas cosas sin prejuicios y sin actuar con parcialidad. 22 No impongas a nadie las manos con ligereza, ni participes en pecados ajenos. Consérvate puro.

23 Por causa de tu estómago y de tus frecuentes enfermedades ya no bebas agua, sino toma un poco de vino.

24 Los pecados de algunos hombres se hacen evidentes antes de que ellos sean llevados a juicio, aunque a otros se les descubren después. 25 De igual manera, las buenas obras se hacen evidentes; y aun las que son diferentes, tampoco pueden permanecer ocultas.