1 Timothy 5:16

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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Timothy 5:16

BSB
If any believing woman has dependent widows, she must assist them and not allow the church to be burdened, so that it can help the widows who are truly in need.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
If any among the faithful have widows, let him minister to them and not burden the Church, so that there may be enough for those who are true widows.
ERV
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.
NHEB
If any believing man or believing woman has widows, let them assist them, and do not let the church be burdened; that it might help those widows who are truly in need.
SMT
If any man or woman faithful have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be loaded; that it may relieve the truly widows.

Commentary for 1 Timothy 5:16

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Overview of 1 Timothy 5:16
Summary
Believers should support widows within families
Event
Paul assigns family widow-support duty
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching