1 Timothy 5:1

Easy To Read Version

Don’t speak angrily to an older man. But talk to him like he was your father. Treat the younger men like brothers.

Cross References

Leviticus 19:32

“Show honor to old people. Stand up when they come into the room. Show respect to your God. I am the Lord!

Matthew 23:8

“But you must not be called ‘Teacher.’ You are all brothers and sisters together. You have only one Teacher.

Acts 14:23

Paul and Barnabas chose elders {\cf2\super [292]} for each church (group of believers). They fasted {\cf2\super [293]} and prayed for these elders. These elders were men who had trusted the Lord \{Jesus\}. So Paul and Barnabas put them in the Lord’s care.

Acts 15:4

Paul, Barnabas, and the others arrived in Jerusalem. The apostles, {\cf2\super [299]} the elders, {\cf2\super [300]} and the whole group of believers welcomed them. Paul, Barnabas, and the others told about all the things that God had done with them.

Acts 15:6

Then the apostles {\cf2\super [303]} and the elders {\cf2\super [304]} gathered to study this problem.

Acts 20:17

In Miletus Paul sent a message back to Ephesus. Paul invited the elders {\cf2\super [401]} (leaders) of the church in Ephesus to come to him.

Romans 13:7

Give all people what you owe them. If you owe them any kind of tax, then pay it. Show respect to the people you should respect. And show honor to the people you should honor.

Galatians 6:1

Brothers and sisters, a person in your group might do something wrong. You people who are spiritual should go to the person who is sinning. You should help to make him right again. You should do this in a gentle way. But be careful! You might be tempted to sin, too.

Deuteronomy 33:9

{They cared more for you, Lord, than for their own families.} They ignored their fathers and mothers. They did not recognize their brothers. They did not pay attention to their children. But they obeyed your commands. They kept your Agreement.

1 Timothy 5:17

The elders {\cf2\super [27]} who lead the church in a good way should receive double honor. This is especially true for those elders who do the work of counseling and teaching.

1 Timothy 5:2

Treat the older women like mothers. And treat the younger women with respect like sisters.

Titus 2:2

Teach the older men to have self-control, to be serious, and to be wise. They should be strong in the faith, strong in love, and strong in patience.

Titus 2:6

In the same way, tell the young men to be wise.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from God is like this: First, it is pure. It is also peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready to help people who have trouble and to do good things for other people. This wisdom is always fair and honest.

James 5:14

Are you sick? You should call the church’s elders. {\cf2\super [29]} The elders should rub oil on you {\cf2\super [30]} in the name of the Lord and pray for you.

1 Peter 5:1

Now I have something to say to the elders {\cf2\super [30]} in your group. I am also an elder. I myself have seen Christ’s sufferings. And I will share in the glory that will be shown to us. I beg you to

Revelation 4:4

Around the throne there were 24 other thrones. There were 24 elders {\cf2\super [35]} sitting on the 24 thrones. The elders were dressed in white, and they had golden crowns on their heads.