1 Timotius 5:4

5:4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn to fulfill their duty ¹  toward their own household and so repay their parents what is owed them. ²  For this is what pleases God. ³ 

[5:4]  ¹ tn Or “to practice their religion.”

[5:4]  ² tn Or “and so make some repayment to their parents”; Grk “and to give back recompense to their parents.”

[5:4]  ³ tn Grk “for this is pleasing in the sight of God.”