1 Timothy 5:1-25 MEV

[1] Do not rebuke an elder, but exhort him as a father, the younger men as brothers, [2] the elder women as mothers, and the younger women as sisters, with complete purity. [3] Honor widows that are widows indeed. [4] But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety at home and to repay their parents. For this is good and acceptable before God. [5] Now she who is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusts in God, and continues in supplications and prayers night and day. [6] But she who lives in pleasure is dead while she lives. [7] And these things command, that they may be blameless. [8] But if any do not care for their own, and especially for those of their own house, they have denied the faith and are worse than unbelievers. [9] Do not let a widow be counted unless she is over sixty years old, has been the wife of one man, [10] is well attested in good works, if she has brought up children, has lodged strangers, has washed the saints' feet, has relieved the afflicted, and has diligently followed every good work. [11] But refuse the younger widows, for when their sensual desires have drawn them away from Christ, they want to marry, [12] and bring judgment on themselves, because they have cast off their first pledge. [13] Besides that, they learn to be idle, and not only idle, wandering around from house to house, but also gossips and busybodies, saying what they ought not. [14] Therefore I desire that the younger women marry, bear children, manage the house, and give no occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. [15] For some have already turned aside after Satan. [16] If any believing man or woman has widows, let those assist them. Do not let the church be charged, so that it may relieve those who are widows indeed. [17] Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine. [18] For the Scripture says, "You shall not muzzle the ox that treads out the grain," and, "The laborer is worthy of his reward." [19] Do not receive an accusation against an elder, except before two or three witnesses. [20] Rebuke in the presence of everyone those who sin, that the rest also may fear. [21] I command you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the elect angels that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality. [22] Do not lay hands suddenly on anyone, and do not partake of other men's sins. Keep yourself pure. [23] No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your frequent illnesses. [24] Some men's sins are evident, pointing to judgment, but other men's sins are revealed later. [25] Likewise, the good works of some are evident, but those that are not cannot be hidden.