For whoever does the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.*
1 Timothy 5:2 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition [Treat] older women like mothers [and] younger women like sisters, in all purity. American Standard Version (1901) the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity. Common English Bible treat older women like your mother, and treat younger women like your sisters with appropriate respect. Catholic Public Domain Version with old women, like mothers; with young women, in all chastity, like sisters. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Old women, as mothers: young women, as sisters, in all chastity. |
For whoever does the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother.*
Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.
Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.
Don't rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brothers;
Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.