1 Timothy 5:16

The Text-Critical English New Testament

If any believing man or woman has relatives who are widows, they must help them; the church should not be burdened, so that it may help those who are truly widows.

Cross References

1 Timothy 5:10

and has a reputation for good works, that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.

1 Timothy 5:8

But if anyone does not provide for his own relatives, and especially for those of his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

1 Timothy 5:9

A widow may be put on the list to receive support if she is at least sixty years old, has been the wife of one husband,