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1 Timothy 5:15-17
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
1 Timothy 5:15-17
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
15 For some have already turned away to follow Satan. 16 If any believing woman[a] has relatives who are really widows, let her assist them; let the church not be burdened, so that it can assist those who are real widows.
17 Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honour,[b] especially those who labour in preaching and teaching;
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- 1 Timothy 5:16 Other ancient authorities read believing man or woman; others, believing man
- 1 Timothy 5:17 Or compensation
1 Timothy 5:15-17
New International Version
1 Timothy 5:15-17
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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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