1 Timothy 5:16

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

If any believing woman has relatives who are widows, let her assist them; let the church not be burdened, so that it may assist those who are real widows.

Cross References

1 Timothy 5:10

and she must be well attested for her good deeds, as one who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, relieved the afflicted, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.

1 Timothy 5:8

If any one does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his own family, he has disowned the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

1 Timothy 5:9

Let a widow be enrolled if she is not less than sixty years of age, having been the wife of one husband;