1 Timothy 5:1
American King James Rebuke not an elder, but entreat him as a father; and the younger men as brothers;
American Standard Version Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brethren:
King James Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;
World English Bible Don’t rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brothers;
1 Timothy 5:2
American King James The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.
American Standard Version the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity.
King James The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.
World English Bible the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity.
1 Timothy 5:3
American King James Honor widows that are widows indeed.
American Standard Version Honor widows that are widows indeed.
King James Honour widows that are widows indeed.
World English Bible Honor widows who are widows indeed.
1 Timothy 5:4
American King James But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to show piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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 God.
World English Bible But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety toward their own family and to repay their parents, for this is acceptable in the sight of God.
1 Timothy 5:5
American King James Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusts in God, and continues in supplications and prayers night and day.
American Standard Version Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, hath her hope set on God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.
King James Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.
World English Bible Now she who is a widow indeed and desolate, has her hope set on God and continues in petitions and prayers night and day.
1 Timothy 5:6
American King James But she that lives in pleasure is dead while she lives.
American Standard Version But she that giveth herself to pleasure is dead while she liveth.
King James But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.
World English Bible But she who gives herself to pleasure is dead while she lives.
1 Timothy 5:7
American King James And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.
American Standard Version These things also command, that they may be without reproach.
King James And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.
World English Bible Also command these things, that they may be without reproach.
1 Timothy 5:8
American King James But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
American Standard Version But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.
King James But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
World English Bible But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
1 Timothy 5:9
American King James Let not a widow be taken into the number under three score years old, having been the wife of one man.
American Standard Version Let none be enrolled as a widow under threescore years old, `having been' the wife of one man,
King James Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man.
World English Bible Let no one be enrolled as a widow under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,
1 Timothy 5:10
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work.
1 Timothy 5:11
American King James But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;
American Standard Version But younger widows refuse: for when they have waxed wanton against Christ, they desire to marry;
King James But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;
World English Bible But refuse younger widows, for when they have grown wanton against Christ, they desire to marry,
1 Timothy 5:12
American King James Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.
American Standard Version having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge.
King James Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.
World English Bible having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge.
1 Timothy 5:13
American King James And with 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible Besides, they also learn to be idle, going about from house to house. Not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not.
1 Timothy 5:14
American King James I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.
American Standard Version I desire therefore that the younger `widows' marry, bear children, rule the household, give no occasion to the adversary for reviling:
King James I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.
World English Bible I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for insulting.
1 Timothy 5:15
American King James For some are already turned aside after Satan.
American Standard Version for already some are turned aside after Satan.
King James For some are already turned aside after Satan.
World English Bible For already some have turned away after Satan.
1 Timothy 5:16
American King James If any man or woman that believes have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible If any man or woman who believes has widows, let them relieve them, and don’t let the assembly be burdened, that it might relieve those who are widows indeed.
1 Timothy 5:17
American King James Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine.
American Standard Version Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
King James Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
World English Bible Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
1 Timothy 5:18
American King James For the scripture said, You shall not muzzle the ox that treads out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his reward.
American Standard Version For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his hire.
King James For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
World English Bible For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain.” And, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.”
1 Timothy 5:19
American King James Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
American Standard Version Against an elder receive not an accusation, except at `the mouth of' two or three witnesses.
King James Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
World English Bible Don’t receive an accusation against an elder except at the word of two or three witnesses.
1 Timothy 5:20
American King James Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
American Standard Version Them that sin reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.
King James Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
World English Bible Those who sin, reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.
1 Timothy 5:21
American King James I charge you before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that you observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.
American Standard Version 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.
King James I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.
World English Bible I command you in the sight of God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the chosen angels, that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.
1 Timothy 5:22
American King James Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep yourself pure.
American Standard Version Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
King James Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
World English Bible Lay hands hastily on no one. Don’t be a participant in other people’s sins. Keep yourself pure.
1 Timothy 5:23
American King James Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your often infirmities.
American Standard Version Be no longer a drinker of water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.
King James Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.
World English Bible Be no longer a drinker of water only, but use a little wine for your stomach’s sake and your frequent infirmities.
1 Timothy 5:24
American King James Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after.
American Standard Version Some men's sins are evident, going before unto judgment; and some men also they follow after.
King James Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after.
World English Bible Some men’s sins are evident, preceding them to judgment, and some also follow later.
1 Timothy 5:25
American King James Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.
American Standard Version In like manner also there are good works that are evident; and such as are otherwise cannot be hid.
King James Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.
World English Bible In the same way also there are good works that are obvious, and those that are otherwise can’t be hidden.