1 D o not sharply rebuke an older man, but rather appeal to him as a father, to the younger men as brothers,

Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brethren:

2 t he older women as mothers, and the younger women as sisters, in all purity.

the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity.

3 H onor widows who are widows indeed;

Honor widows that are widows indeed.

4 b ut 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.

But if any widow hath children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to requite their parents: for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

5 N ow 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.

Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, hath her hope set on God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.

6 B ut she who gives herself to wanton pleasure is dead even while she lives.

But she that giveth herself to pleasure is dead while she liveth.

7 P rescribe these things as well, so that they may be above reproach.

These things also command, that they may be without reproach.

8 B ut 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.

But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

9 A 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,

Let none be enrolled as a widow under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man,

10 h aving 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.

well reported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath used hospitality to strangers, if she hath washed the saints' feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work.

11 B ut refuse to put younger widows on the list, for when they feel sensual desires in disregard of Christ, they want to get married,

But younger widows refuse: for when they have waxed wanton against Christ, they desire to marry;

12 t hus incurring condemnation, because they have set aside their previous pledge.

having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge.

13 A t 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.

And withal they learn also to be idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

14 T herefore, I want younger widows to get married, bear children, keep house, and give the enemy no occasion for reproach;

I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, give no occasion to the adversary for reviling:

15 f or some have already turned aside to follow Satan.

for already some are turned aside after Satan.

16 I f 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. Concerning Elders

If any woman that believeth hath widows, let her relieve them, and let not the church be burdened; that it mat relieve them that are widows indeed.

17 T he elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

18 F or the Scripture says, “ You shall not muzzle the ox while he is threshing,” and “ The laborer is worthy of his wages.”

For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his hire.

19 D o not receive an accusation against an elder except on the basis of two or three witnesses.

Against an elder receive not an accusation, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses.

20 T hose who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning.

Them that sin reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.

21 I 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.

I charge thee in the sight of God, and Christ Jesus, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.

22 D o not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.

23 N o longer drink water exclusively, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.

Be no longer a drinker of water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.

24 T he sins of some men are quite evident, going before them to judgment; for others, their sins follow after.

Some men's sins are evident, going before unto judgment; and some men also they follow after.

25 L ikewise also, deeds that are good are quite evident, and those which are otherwise cannot be concealed.

In like manner also there are good works that are evident; and such as are otherwise cannot be hid.