1 Timothy
King James Version (KJV)
1 Timothy 5:1
“Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;”
King James Version (KJV)
1 Timothy 5:1 Context
1Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren; 2The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity. 3Honour widows that are widows indeed. 4But 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.
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Translation Details for 1 Timothy 5:1
Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;
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Bible Commentary for 1 Timothy 5:1
Wesley's Notes for 1 Timothy 5:1
5:1 Rebuke not - Considering your own youth, with such a severity as would otherwise be proper.
People's Bible Notes for 1 Timothy 5:1
1Ti 5:1,2 The Widows of the Church SUMMARY OF I TIMOTHY 5: Rules for Reproving. Honoring Widows. How They Should Be Supported. Who Are to Be Taken into the Number of Widows. The Younger Widows. The Presbyters. A Charge Concerning Timothy's Death. Rebuke not an elder. An aged man. Treat him with deference due to age. It is evident from the four classes named together, the aged women, and the young women, that the reference in the word "elder" is not to office, but to age.
Rebuke not an Elder, but intreate him as a father, and the yonger men as brethren:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Do not sharply rebuke an older man, but {rather} appeal to {him} as a father, {to} the younger men as brothers,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brethren:
- American Standard Version (1901)
Do not say sharp words to one who has authority in the church, but let your talk be as to a father, and to the younger men as to brothers:
- Basic English Bible
Rebuke not an elder sharply, but exhort [him] as a father, younger [men] as brethren,
- Darby Bible
Rebuke not an elder, but entreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;
- Webster's Bible
Never administer a sharp reprimand to a man older than yourself; but entreat him as if he were your father, and the younger men as brothers;
- Weymouth Bible
Don't rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brothers;
- World English Bible
An aged person thou mayest not rebuke, but be entreating as a father; younger persons as brethren;
- Youngs Literal Bible