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1 Timothy 5:4

Context
5:4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn to fulfill their duty 1  toward their own household and so repay their parents what is owed them. 2  For this is what pleases God. 3 

1 Timothy 6:2

Context
6:2 But those who have believing masters must not show them less respect 4  because they are brothers. Instead they are to serve all the more, because those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved. 5 

Summary of Timothy’s Duties

Teach them and exhort them about these things. 6 

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[5:4]  1 tn Or “to practice their religion.”

[5:4]  2 tn Or “and so make some repayment to their parents”; Grk “and to give back recompense to their parents.”

[5:4]  3 tn Grk “for this is pleasing in the sight of God.”

[6:2]  4 tn Or “think the less of them”; Grk “despise them,” “look down on them.”

[6:2]  5 tn Or “those who devote themselves to service are faithful and dearly loved” (referring to slaves who serve them).

[6:2]  6 tn Grk “these things teach and exhort.”



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