1 Timothy 5:15-17

Evangelical Heritage Version

¹⁵ In fact, some have already turned away to follow Satan.

¹⁶ If any believing woman^[a] has widows in her family, let her keep helping them rather than letting them become a burden to the church, so that the church may help those who are truly widows.

Dealing With Elders

¹⁷ The elders who lead well should be considered worthy of double honor, especially the ones who work hard in the word and doctrine.^[b]