1 Timothy 5:2

To the older women as to mothers, to the younger as to sisters, with a clean heart.

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The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.

In Context

1Do not say sharp words to one who has authority in the church, but let your talk be as to a father, and to the younger men as to brothers:

3Give honour to widows who are truly widows.

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Cross References

John 19:26So when Jesus saw his mother and the disciple who was dear to him, he said to his mother, Mother, there is your son!

1 Thessalonians 5:22Keep from every form of evil.

1 Timothy 5:3Give honour to widows who are truly widows.

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 5:2-3

Directions Concerning Reproofs. ( a. d. 64.) 1 Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren; 2 The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity. Here the apostle gives rules to Timothy, and in him to other ministers, in reproving. Ministers are reprovers by office; it is a part, though the least pleasing part, of their office; they are to preach the word, to reprove and rebuke, 2 Tim. iv. 2 . A great difference is to be made in our reproofs, according to the… Read the whole commentary →

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