a[Lev. 19:32]
bTitus 2:6
cMatt. 15:4-6; Mark 7:10-13; Eph. 6:1, 2; [Gen. 45:9-11]
dch. 2:3
eRom. 12:8; 1 Thess. 5:12; [1 Cor. 12:28]
fDeut. 21:17

1 Timothy 5:1

Instructions for the Church

1 aDo not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, byounger men as brothers,

1 Timothy 5:4

4But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn cto show godliness to their own household and to make some return to their parents, for dthis is pleasing in the sight of God.

1 Timothy 5:17

17Let the elders ewho rule well be considered worthy of fdouble honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.
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