1 Timothy Chapter 5

Instructions About Widows and Elders

New Testament Unknown Verses 1 Timothy

Chapter Summary

Guidelines for caring for widows and handling disputes with elders

Key Verses

1 Timothy 5:3 1 Timothy 5:17 1 Timothy 5:20

Scripture Content

Honor widows who are truly widows. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to their own household and to make some return to their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God. Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear.

Themes & Topics

Widows Family Responsibility Elder Honor Church Discipline