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
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
1 Timoteo 5
La 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 Pero 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 Mas 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 alguno 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 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[h]. 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 son ya evidentes, yendo delante de ellos al juicio; mas 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).
Footnotes
- 1 Timoteo 5:4 Lit., devolver recompensas
- 1 Timoteo 5:7 O, Sigue ordenando
- 1 Timoteo 5:10 O, dedicado, o, entregado
- 1 Timoteo 5:12 Lit., fe
- 1 Timoteo 5:17 Lit., palabra
- 1 Timoteo 5:19 Lit., sobre la base de
- 1 Timoteo 5:22 Lit., no compartas
- 1 Timoteo 5:22 Lit., puro
1 Timothy 5
New Century Version
Rules for Living with Others
5 Do not speak angrily to an older man, but plead with him as if he were your father. Treat younger men like brothers, 2 older women like mothers, and younger women like sisters. Always treat them in a pure way.
3 Take care of widows who are truly widows. 4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to do their duty to their own family and to repay their parents or grandparents. That pleases God. 5 The true widow, who is all alone, puts her hope in God and continues to pray night and day for God’s help. 6 But the widow who uses her life to please herself is really dead while she is alive. 7 Tell the believers to do these things so that no one can criticize them. 8 Whoever does not care for his own relatives, especially his own family members, has turned against the faith and is worse than someone who does not believe in God.
9 To be on the list of widows, a woman must be at least sixty years old. She must have been faithful to her husband. 10 She must be known for her good works—works such as raising her children, welcoming strangers, washing the feet of God’s people, helping those in trouble, and giving her life to do all kinds of good deeds.
11 But do not put younger widows on that list. After they give themselves to Christ, they are pulled away from him by their physical desires, and then they want to marry again. 12 They will be judged for not doing what they first promised to do. 13 Besides that, they learn to waste their time, going from house to house. And they not only waste their time but also begin to gossip and busy themselves with other people’s lives, saying things they should not say. 14 So I want the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their homes. Then no enemy will have any reason to criticize them. 15 But some have already turned away to follow Satan.
16 If any woman who is a believer has widows in her family, she should care for them herself. The church should not have to care for them. Then it will be able to take care of those who are truly widows.
17 The elders who lead the church well should receive double honor, especially those who work hard by speaking and teaching, 18 because the Scripture says: “When an ox is working in the grain, do not cover its mouth to keep it from eating,”[a] and “A worker should be given his pay.”[b]
19 Do not listen to someone who accuses an elder, without two or three witnesses. 20 Tell those who continue sinning that they are wrong. Do this in front of the whole church so that the others will have a warning.
21 Before God and Christ Jesus and the chosen angels, I command you to do these things without showing favor of any kind to anyone.
22 Think carefully before you lay your hands on[c] anyone, and don’t share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
23 Stop drinking only water, but drink a little wine to help your stomach and your frequent sicknesses.
24 The sins of some people are easy to see even before they are judged, but the sins of others are seen only later. 25 So also good deeds are easy to see, but even those that are not easily seen cannot stay hidden.
Footnotes
- 5:18 “When . . . eating.” Quotation from Deuteronomy 25:4.
- 5:18 “A worker . . . pay.” Quotation from Luke 10:7.
- 5:22 lay your hands on The laying on of hands had many purposes, including the giving of a blessing, power, or authority.
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