| King James Bible | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
| 1Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren; | 1Do not sharply rebuke an older man, but rather appeal to him as a father, to the younger men as brothers, |
| 2The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity. | 2the older women as mothers, and the younger women as sisters, in all purity. |
| 3Honour widows that are widows indeed. | 3Honor widows who are widows indeed; |
| 4But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God. | 4but if any widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to practice piety in regard to their own family and to make some return to their parents; for this is acceptable in the sight of God. |
| 5Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day. | 5Now she who is a widow indeed and who has been left alone, has fixed her hope on God and continues in entreaties and prayers night and day. |
| 6But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. | 6But she who gives herself to wanton pleasure is dead even while she lives. |
| 7And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless. | 7Prescribe these things as well, so that they may be above reproach. |
| 8But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. | 8But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. |
| 9Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man, | 9A widow is to be put on the list only if she is not less than sixty years old, having been the wife of one man, |
| 10Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work. | 10having a reputation for good works; and if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has assisted those in distress, and if she has devoted herself to every good work. |
| 11But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry; | 11But refuse to put younger widows on the list, for when they feel sensual desires in disregard of Christ, they want to get married, |
| 12Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith. | 12thus incurring condemnation, because they have set aside their previous pledge. |
| 13And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not. | 13At the same time they also learn to be idle, as they go around from house to house; and not merely idle, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things not proper to mention. |
| 14I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. | 14Therefore, I want younger widows to get married, bear children, keep house, and give the enemy no occasion for reproach; |
| 15For some are already turned aside after Satan. | 15for some have already turned aside to follow Satan. |
| 16If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed. | 16If any woman who is a believer has dependent widows, she must assist them and the church must not be burdened, so that it may assist those who are widows indeed. |
| 17Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. | 17The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. |
| 18For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward. | 18For the Scripture says, "YOU SHALL NOT MUZZLE THE OX WHILE HE IS THRESHING," and "The laborer is worthy of his wages." |
| 19Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. | 19Do not receive an accusation against an elder except on the basis of two or three witnesses. |
| 20Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. | 20Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning. |
| 21I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. | 21I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His chosen angels, to maintain these principles without bias, doing nothing in a spirit of partiality. |
| 22Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. | 22Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin. |
| 23Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities. | 23No longer drink water exclusively, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments. |
| 24Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after. | 24The sins of some men are quite evident, going before them to judgment; for others, their sins follow after. |
| 25Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid. | 25Likewise also, deeds that are good are quite evident, and those which are otherwise cannot be concealed. |
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