1 Timothy 5:16

New Century Version

If any woman who is a believer has widows in her family, she should care for them herself. The church should not have to care for them. Then it will be able to take care of those who are truly widows.

Cross References

1 Timothy 5:10

She must be known for her good works—works such as raising her children, welcoming strangers, washing the feet of God’s people, helping those in trouble, and giving her life to do all kinds of good deeds.

1 Timothy 5:8

Whoever does not care for his own relatives, especially his own family members, has turned against the faith and is worse than someone who does not believe in God.

1 Timothy 5:9

To be on the list of widows, a woman must be at least sixty years old. She must have been faithful to her husband.