1 Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity. 3 Honor the widows who are truly widows.
1 Timothy 5:1–3
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Titus 2:5–7
5 to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited. 6 In the same way, urge the younger men to be self-controlled. 7 In everything, show yourself to be an example by…
1 Thessalonians 5:12–14
12 But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction. 13 In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another. 14 And we urge you, brothers, to ad…
1 Timothy 5:15–17
15 For some have already turned aside to follow Satan. 16 If any believing woman has dependent widows, she must assist them and not allow the church to be burdened, so that it can help the widows who are truly in need. 17 Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double…
Titus 2:1–3
1 But as for you, speak the things that are consistent with sound doctrine. 2 Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance. 3 Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addic…
1 Timothy 3:10–12
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1 Timothy 5:8–10
8 If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. 9 A widow should be enrolled if she is at least sixty years old, the wife of one man, 10 and well known for good deeds such as bringing…
Exodus 22:21–23
21 You must not exploit or oppress a foreign resident, for you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt. 22 You must not mistreat any widow or orphan. 23 If you do mistreat them, and they cry out to Me in distress, I will surely hear their cry.
Testament of Reuben 2:20–22
20 Beware, therefore, of fornication; and if you wish to be pure in mind, guard your senses from every woman. (T12) 21 And command the women likewise not to associate with men, that they also may be pure in mind. (T12) 22 For constant meetings, even though the ungodly deed be not w… (T12)
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