1Ti 5:4 | NET2full | STEP | But if a widow has children or grandchildren , they should first learn to fulfill their duty toward their own household and so repay their parents what is owed them. For this is what pleases God .

‏ 1 Timothy 5:4

4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn to fulfill their duty ^{▼▼tn Or “to practice their religion.”} toward their own household and so repay their parents what is owed them. ^{▼▼tn Or “and so make some repayment to their parents”; Grk “and to give back recompense to their parents.”} For this is what pleases God. ^{▼▼tn Grk “for this is pleasing in the sight of God.”}