dynamicbible/bibles/asv/54-5.json

{"ch":5,"vss":[{"v":1,"w":[{"t":"Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brethren:"}]},{"v":2,"w":[{"t":"the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity."}]},{"v":3,"w":[{"t":"Honor widows that are widows indeed."}]},{"v":4,"w":[{"t":"But if any widow hath children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to requite their parents: for this is acceptable in the sight of God."}]},{"v":5,"w":[{"t":"Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, hath her hope set on God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day."}]},{"v":6,"w":[{"t":"But she that giveth herself to pleasure is dead while she liveth."}]},{"v":7,"w":[{"t":"These things also command, that they may be without reproach."}]},{"v":8,"w":[{"t":"But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever."}]},{"v":9,"w":[{"t":"Let none be enrolled as a widow under threescore years old, [having been] the wife of one man,"}]},{"v":10,"w":[{"t":"well reported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath used hospitality to strangers, if she hath washed the saints` feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work."}]},{"v":11,"w":[{"t":"But younger widows refuse: for when they have waxed wanton against Christ, they desire to marry;"}]},{"v":12,"w":[{"t":"having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge."}]},{"v":13,"w":[{"t":"And withal they learn also [to be] idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not."}]},{"v":14,"w":[{"t":"I desire therefore that the younger [widows] marry, bear children, rule the household, give no occasion to the adversary for reviling:"}]},{"v":15,"w":[{"t":"for already some are turned aside after Satan."}]},{"v":16,"w":[{"t":"If any woman that believeth hath widows, let her relieve them, and let not the church be burdened; that it mat relieve them that are widows indeed."}]},{"v":17,"w":[{"t":"Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching."}]},{"v":18,"w":[{"t":"For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his hire."}]},{"v":19,"w":[{"t":"Against an elder receive not an accusation, except at [the mouth of] two or three witnesses."}]},{"v":20,"w":[{"t":"Them that sin reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear."}]},{"v":21,"w":[{"t":"I charge [thee] in the sight of God, and Christ Jesus, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality."}]},{"v":22,"w":[{"t":"Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men`s sins: keep thyself pure."}]},{"v":23,"w":[{"t":"Be no longer a drinker of water, but use a little wine for thy stomach`s sake and thine often infirmities."}]},{"v":24,"w":[{"t":"Some men`s sins are evident, going before unto judgment; and some men also they follow after."}]},{"v":25,"w":[{"t":"In like manner also there are good works that are evident; and such as are otherwise cannot be hid."}]}]}