Devine Scripture

1 Timothy 5:16

1 Timothy chapter 5 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.15for already some are turned aside after Satan.

v.16This passage

v.17Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Timothy 5:3

    Honor widows that are widows indeed.

  • 1 Timothy 5:8

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