1 Timothy 5

Instructions for Various Groups

1 Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren; Parallel theme: 1 Timothy 5:17, Leviticus 19:32, Matthew 23:8, Acts 14:23, 15:4, Romans 13:7, Galatians 6:1, Titus 2:2, 2:6, 1 Peter 5:1 +5

2 The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity. Parallel theme: 1 Timothy 4:12, 5:3, Matthew 12:50, Philippians 4:8

Widows in the Church

3 Honour widows that are widows indeed. Parallel theme: Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 10:18, 14:29, 16:11, 16:14, 27:19, Acts 6:1, 1 Peter 2:17 +3

4 But 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 GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.. Good: 1 Timothy 2:3. Parallel theme: Genesis 47:12, 47:28, Judges 12:14, Ruth 2:2, 2:18, Job 18:19, Proverbs 31:28, Isaiah 14:22, Luke 2:51 +5

5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day. Faith: 1 Timothy 5:16, Psalms 91:4, 1 Peter 3:5. References God: Luke 18:7. Prayer: Luke 2:37, 18:1, Ephesians 6:18. Parallel theme: 1 Timothy 5:3, 1 Corinthians 7:32 +4

6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. Parallel theme: Matthew 8:22, Luke 15:13, 15:24, 15:32, Ephesians 2:1, 5:14, James 5:5, Revelation 3:1, 18:7 +4

7 And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless. Parallel theme: 1 Timothy 4:11, 2 Timothy 4:1, Titus 1:13, 2:15

8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faithFaith: πίστις (Pistis). The Greek pistis (πίστις) denotes faith, belief, or trust—confidence in God's character and promises. It's both intellectual assent and relational trust, central to justification (Romans 5:1)., and is worse than an infidel. Faith: Galatians 6:10. Parallel theme: Genesis 30:30, Isaiah 58:7, Matthew 7:11, 2 Corinthians 12:14, 2 Timothy 3:5, Titus 1:16 +2

9 Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man, Parallel theme: 1 Timothy 3:2, 5:11

10 Well 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. Good: 1 Timothy 6:18, Matthew 5:16, Acts 9:36, 2 Timothy 3:17, Titus 2:7, 3:1, 3:8, 1 Peter 2:12. Holy: Romans 12:13. Parallel theme: Luke 7:44 +5

11 But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry; Parallel theme: 1 Timothy 4:3, 5:9, 5:14, Isaiah 3:16, Hosea 13:6, James 5:5

12 Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 11:34, Galatians 1:6, James 3:1, 1 Peter 4:17

13 And 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. Kingdom: Luke 10:7, Acts 20:30. Parallel theme: Leviticus 19:16, Proverbs 20:19, 31:27, Acts 20:20, Titus 1:11, James 3:10, 1 Peter 4:15, 3 John 1:10 +5

14 I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. Parallel theme: 1 Timothy 4:3, 6:1, Daniel 6:4, Titus 2:5, 2:8

15 For some are already turned aside after Satan. Parallel theme: 1 Timothy 1:20, 2 Timothy 4:10, 2 Peter 2:2, 1 John 2:19

16 If 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. Faith: 1 Timothy 5:8

Honoring Elders

17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the wordWord: λόγος (Logos). The Greek Logos (Λόγος) means word, reason, or message—the rational principle underlying reality. John identifies Christ as the eternal Logos: 'In the beginning was the Word' (John 1:1). and doctrine. Word: Galatians 6:6, Hebrews 13:7. Parallel theme: Luke 10:7, Acts 28:10, Romans 12:8, 15:27, 16:12, Philippians 2:29, 2 Timothy 2:6, Hebrews 13:17 +5

18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward. Word: Romans 9:17, 10:11, James 4:5. Parallel theme: Leviticus 19:13, Deuteronomy 25:4, Matthew 10:10, Luke 10:7, 1 Corinthians 9:14 +3

19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. Witness: Deuteronomy 17:6, 19:15, Matthew 18:16, 2 Corinthians 13:1, Hebrews 10:28. Parallel theme: Acts 25:16, Titus 1:6 +2

20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. Sin: Leviticus 19:17. Parallel theme: 1 Timothy 1:20, Deuteronomy 13:11, 17:13, 19:20, Acts 5:5, 5:11, 19:17, 2 Timothy 4:2, Titus 1:13 +5

21 I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the electElect: ἐκλεκτός (Eklektos). The Greek eklektos (ἐκλεκτός) means chosen or elect—those selected by God. Believers are 'elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father' (1 Peter 1:2). angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. References Jesus: 1 Timothy 6:13, 2 Timothy 4:1. References Christ: 2 Corinthians 5:16. References God: 2 Peter 2:4. References Lord: 2 Timothy 2:14. Parallel theme: Matthew 25:41, Jude 1:6 +2

22 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. Parallel theme: 1 Timothy 3:6, 3:10, 4:12, 4:14, Acts 6:6, 13:3, Ephesians 5:11, 2 Timothy 1:6, Hebrews 6:2, 2 John 1:11 +5

23 Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities. Parallel theme: 1 Timothy 3:3, 3:8, 4:4, Psalms 104:15, Ezekiel 44:21, Ephesians 5:18, Titus 1:7, 2:3 +3

24 Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgmentJudgment: κρίσις (Krisis). The Greek krisis (κρίσις) denotes judgment—evaluation and sentence. All will stand before God's judgment seat (Romans 14:10), and Christ has been appointed Judge of the living and dead (Acts 10:42).; and some men they follow after. Parallel theme: Acts 8:18, 2 Timothy 4:10

25 Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid. Parallel theme: Proverbs 10:9, Luke 11:33