15 For some have already turned aside after Satan. 16 If any believing [a]man or woman has widows, let them [b]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.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 5:16 NU omits man or
  2. 1 Timothy 5:16 give aid to

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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