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1 Timothy 5:15-17
International Standard Version
1 Timothy 5:15-17
International Standard Version
15 For some widows[a] have already turned away to follow Satan. 16 If any woman[b] is a believer and has relatives who are widows, she should help them. The church should not be burdened, so it can help those widows who have no other family members to care for them.[c]
Elders and Their Duties
17 Elders who handle their duties[d] well should be considered worthy of double compensation,[e] especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
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- 1 Timothy 5:15 The Gk. lacks widows
- 1 Timothy 5:16 Other mss. read man or woman
- 1 Timothy 5:16 Lit. who are really widows
- 1 Timothy 5:17 Or who rule
- 1 Timothy 5:17 Or honor
1 Timothy 5:15-17
New International Version
1 Timothy 5:15-17
New International Version
15 Some have in fact already turned away to follow Satan.(A)
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.(B)
17 The elders(C) who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor,(D) especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.
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