1 Timothy 5:1

Tree of Life Version

Never speak harshly to an older man but appeal to him as a father; to younger men as brothers;

Cross References

Leviticus 19:32

“You are to rise up in the presence of the gray-haired and honor the presence of the elderly. So you will fear your God. I am Adonai.

Titus 2:2

Older men are to be clear-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, in patience.

1 Peter 5:1

Therefore I appeal to the elders among you—as a fellow elder and witness of Messiah’s sufferings, and a partaker also of the glory about to be revealed—

Galatians 6:1

Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught doing something wrong, you who are directed by the Ruach, restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness—looking closely at yourself so you are not tempted also.

Titus 2:6

Likewise urge the younger men to be self-controlled,

Matthew 23:8

“But you are not to be called rabbi; for One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers.

1 Timothy 5:17

The elders who lead well are worthy of honor and honorarium—especially those who work hard in the word and teaching.

Romans 13:7

Pay to everyone what is due them—tribute to whom tribute is due; tax to whom tax is due; respect to whom respect is due; honor to whom honor is due.

Acts 15:4

When they arrived in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the community and the emissaries and the elders. They reported all that God had done in helping them.

Acts 14:23

When they had handpicked elders for them in every community, and prayed with fasting, they placed them in the care of the Lord—in whom they had put their trust.

Revelation 4:4

Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and seated on the thrones were twenty-four elders dressed in white clothes with golden crowns on their heads.

3 John 1:1

The elder. To Gaius the loved one, whom I love in truth:

2 John 1:1

The elder. To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth—and not I alone, but also all who have come to know the truth—

James 5:14

Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of Messiah’s community, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, not hypocritical.

Acts 20:17

From Miletus, dispatching someone to Ephesus, he called for the elders of the community.

Acts 15:6

The emissaries and elders were gathered together to examine this issue.

Deuteronomy 33:9

He said of his father and mother, “I have not seen them,” nor did he acknowledge his brothers or recognize his children. For they observed Your word and kept Your covenant.

1 Timothy 5:2

older women as mothers; and younger women as sisters—with complete purity.