1 Timotius 5:4
Konteks5:4 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
1 Timotius 6:2
Konteks6:2 But those who have believing masters must not show them less respect 4 because they are brothers. Instead they are to serve all the more, because those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved. 5
Summary of Timothy’s Duties
Teach them and exhort them about these things. 6
[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.”
[6:2] 4 tn Or “think the less of them”; Grk “despise them,” “look down on them.”
[6:2] 5 tn Or “those who devote themselves to service are faithful and dearly loved” (referring to slaves who serve them).