1 Timothy 5:2-4 Devotionals, Articles & Bible Study

²older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity.

³Honor the widows who are truly widows.

⁴But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show godliness to their own family and repay their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.

— 1 Timothy 5:2-4

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