1 Timothy 5:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Don't correct an older man. Encourage him, as you would your own father. Treat younger men as you would your own brother,

Cross References

Leviticus 19:32

I command you to show respect for older people and to obey me with fear and trembling.

Matthew 23:8

But none of you should be called a teacher. You have only one teacher, and all of you are like brothers and sisters.

Acts 14:23

Paul and Barnabas chose some leaders for each of the churches. Then they went without eating and prayed that the Lord would take good care of these leaders.

Acts 15:4

When the men arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, including the apostles and the leaders. They told them everything God had helped them do.

Acts 15:6

The apostles and church leaders met to discuss this problem about Gentiles.

Acts 20:17

From Miletus, Paul sent a message for the church leaders at Ephesus to come and meet with him.

Romans 13:7

Pay all that you owe, whether it is taxes and fees or respect and honour.

Galatians 6:1

My friends, you are spiritual. So if someone is trapped in sin, you should gently lead that person back to the right path. But watch out, and don't be tempted yourself.

Deuteronomy 33:9

Protecting Israel's agreement with the LORD was more important to you than the life of your father or mother, or brothers or sisters, or your own children.

1 Timothy 5:17

Church leaders who do their job well deserve to be paid twice as much, especially if they work hard at preaching and teaching.

1 Timothy 5:2

and treat older women as you would your own mother. Show the same respect to younger women that you would to your sister.

Titus 2:2

Tell the older men to have self-control and to be serious and sensible. Their faith, love, and patience must never fail.

Titus 2:6

Tell the young men to have self-control in everything.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from above leads us to be pure, friendly, gentle, sensible, kind, helpful, genuine, and sincere.

James 5:14

If you are sick, ask the church leaders to come and pray for you. Ask them to put olive oil on you in the name of the Lord.

1 Peter 5:1

Church leaders, I am writing to encourage you. I too am a leader, as well as a witness to Christ's suffering, and I will share in his glory when it is shown to us.

2 John 1:1

From the church leader. To a very special woman and her children. I truly love all of you, and so does everyone else who knows the truth.

3 John 1:1

From the church leader. To my dear friend Gaius. I love you because we follow the truth,

Revelation 4:4

Twenty-four other thrones were in a circle around that throne. And on each of these thrones there was an elder dressed in white clothes and wearing a gold crown.