Instructions for the Church

1 Timothy 5

1 Do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father, younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, with all purity.

3 Honor widows who are really widows. 4 But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show piety at home and a to repay their parents; for this is 1 good and acceptable before God. 5 Now she who is really a widow, and left alone, trusts in God and continues in supplications and prayers b night and day. 6 But she who lives in 2 pleasure is dead while she lives. 7 And these things command, that they may be blameless. 8 But if anyone does not provide for his own, c and especially for those of his household, d he has denied the faith e and is worse than an unbeliever.

9 Do not let a widow under sixty years old be taken into the number, and not unless she has been the wife of one man, 10 well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work. 11 But 3 refuse the younger widows; for when they have begun to grow wanton against Christ, they desire to marry, 12 having condemnation because they have cast off their first 4 faith. 13 And besides they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house, and not only idle but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not. 14 Therefore I desire that the younger widows marry, bear children, manage the house, give no opportunity to the adversary to speak reproachfully. 15 For some have already turned aside after Satan. 16 If any believing 5 man or woman has widows, let them 6 relieve them, and do not let the church be burdened, that it may relieve those who are really widows.

17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine. 18 For the Scripture says, f "You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain," 7 and, g "The laborer is worthy of his wages." 8 19 Do not receive an accusation against an elder except h from two or three witnesses. 20 Those who are sinning rebuke in the presence of all, that the rest also may fear. 21 I charge you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the 9 elect angels that you observe these things without i prejudice, doing nothing with partiality. 22 Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, nor j share in other people's sins; keep yourself pure. 23 No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your frequent 10 infirmities. 24 Some men's sins are k clearly evident, preceding them to judgment, but those of some men follow later. 25 Likewise, the good works of some are clearly evident, and those that are otherwise cannot be hidden.

1 Timothy 6

1 Let as many a bondservants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and His doctrine may not be blasphemed.

  1. Cross References
    Genesis 45:10
    You shall dwell in the land of Goshen, and you shall be near to me, you and your children, your children's children, your flocks and your herds, and all that you have.
  2. Cross References
    Acts 26:7
    To this promise our twelve tribes, earnestly serving God night and day, hope to attain. For this hope's sake, King Agrippa, I am accused by the Jews.
  3. Cross References
    Isaiah 58:7
    Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, And that you bring to your house the poor who are cast out; When you see the naked, that you cover him, And not hide yourself from your own flesh?
    2 Corinthians 12:14
    Now for the third time I am ready to come to you. And I will not be burdensome to you; for I do not seek yours, but you. For the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
  4. Cross References
    2 Timothy 3:5
    Having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!
  5. Cross References
    Matthew 18:17
    And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector.
  6. Cross References
    Deuteronomy 25:4
    You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain.
    1 Corinthians 9:7 - 9
    Who ever goes to war at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Or who tends a flock and does not drink of the milk of the flock?
  7. Cross References
    Leviticus 19:13
    You shall not cheat your neighbor, nor rob him. The wages of him who is hired shall not remain with you all night until morning.
    Deuteronomy 24:15
    Each day you shall give him his wages, and not let the sun go down on it, for he is poor and has set his heart on it; lest he cry out against you to the LORD, and it be sin to you.
    Matthew 10:10
    Nor bag for your journey, nor two tunics, nor sandals, nor staffs; for a worker is worthy of his food.
    Luke 10:7
    And remain in the same house, eating and drinking such things as they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not go from house to house.
    1 Corinthians 9:14
    Even so the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should live from the gospel.
  8. Cross References
    Deuteronomy 17:6
    Whoever is deserving of death shall be put to death on the testimony of two or three witnesses; he shall not be put to death on the testimony of one witness.
    Deuteronomy 19:15
    One witness shall not rise against a man concerning any iniquity or any sin that he commits; by the mouth of two or three witnesses the matter shall be established.
    Matthew 18:16
    "But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that 'by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.'
  9. Cross References
    Deuteronomy 1:17
    'You shall not show partiality in judgment; you shall hear the small as well as the great; you shall not be afraid in any man's presence, for the judgment is God's. The case that is too hard for you, bring to me, and I will hear it.'
  10. Cross References
    Ephesians 5:6
    Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.
    Ephesians 5:7
    Therefore do not be partakers with them.
  11. Cross References
    Galatians 5:19 - 21
    Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness.
  12. Cross References
    Ephesians 6:5
    Bondservants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ.
    Titus 2:9
    Exhort bondservants to be obedient to their own masters, to be well pleasing in all things, not answering back.
    1 Peter 2:18
    Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh.
New King James Version (NKJV) Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
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