1 Timothy 5:2

Good News Translation

the older women as mothers, and the younger women as sisters, with all purity.

Cross References

Matthew 12:50

Whoever does what my Father in heaven wants is my brother, my sister, and my mother.”

Philippians 4:8

In conclusion, my friends, fill your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise: things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

and avoid every kind of evil.

1 Timothy 4:12

Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for the believers in your speech, your conduct, your love, faith, and purity.

1 Timothy 5:1

Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as if he were your father. Treat the younger men as your brothers,

1 Timothy 5:3

Show respect for widows who really are all alone.

2 Timothy 2:22

Avoid the passions of youth, and strive for righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who with a pure heart call out to the Lord for help.