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1 Timothy 5:4
New English Translation
1 Timothy 5:4
New English Translation
4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn to fulfill their duty[a] toward their own household and so repay their parents what is owed them.[b] For this is what pleases God.[c]
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- 1 Timothy 5:4 tn Or “to practice their religion.”
- 1 Timothy 5:4 tn Or “and so make some repayment to their parents”; Grk “and to give back recompense to their parents.”
- 1 Timothy 5:4 tn Grk “for this is pleasing in the sight of God.”
1 Timothy 5:4
New International Version
1 Timothy 5:4
New International Version
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,(A) for this is pleasing to God.(B)
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