Verse 6

1 Timothy 5:6

Free Bible Version

6 But those who don't look after their relatives, especially their own family, have denied their beliefs, and are worse than those who don't believe.

Original Language Text

greek

ἡ δὲ σπαταλῶσα ζῶσα τέθνηκεν.

English Translation

But the prodigal woman has died.

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Chapter 5 Context

1 Don't rebuke a man who is older than you. Instead, encourage him as if he were your father. Treat yo... Focus ↗

2 older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, with the highest standards of decency. Focus ↗

3 For the Christian responsibility of a widow's children or grandchildren is to do their duty for thei... Focus ↗

4 Now a real widow, having no family, alone and without support, puts her hope in God (Elohim) and pra... Focus ↗

5 But a widow who concentrates on pleasing herself is already dead, even though she's still physically... Focus ↗

6 But those who don't look after their relatives, especially their own family, have denied their belie...

7 The widow should have a reputation for doing good. Did she bring up children properly? Has she been... Focus ↗

8 Don't take on widows who are younger, because when their physical desires make them want to remarry... Focus ↗

9 They also get used to a lazy life, just visiting each other in their homes. Not only lazy, but they... Focus ↗

10 So my best advice is that younger widows marry and have children and take care of the home. That way... Focus ↗

11 However, some have already gone the way of Satan. Focus ↗

12 Any Christian woman who has widows in the family should help them, so that the church is not burdene... Focus ↗

13 Elders who direct the church well should be seen as doubly valuable, particularly those who work in... Focus ↗

14 As Scripture says, “Don't muzzle the ox when it's threshing out the grain.” Also, “The worker deserv... Focus ↗

15 Before God (Elohim) and Christ Yashua (Jesus), and the holy angels, I instruct you to follow these i... Focus ↗

16 Don't be in a hurry to lay hands on anyone; and don't get involved in the sins of others. Keep yours... Focus ↗

17 Don't just drink water, but use a little bit of wine because of your bad stomach—you're sick so ofte... Focus ↗

18 The sins of some people are really obvious, and they are clearly guilty, but the sins of others are... Focus ↗

19 Similarly some good works are obvious, and even those that are hidden won't be for long. Focus ↗

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