1 Timothy 5:1

Translations

Modern

Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men as brothers,

Traditional

Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;

Literal

Do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father; younger men as brothers;

Latin

Seniorem ne increpaveris, sed obsecra ut patrem: juvenes, ut fratres:

Original

Greek

English

Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men as brothers,

Notes

1 Timothy 5:1–6:2

Proper behavior in God's spiritual household involves everyone, including:

the old and young (5:1–2),
widows (5:3–16),
old people (5:17–25), and
slaves (6:1–2a).

Showing respect within the household goes beyond social boundaries.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) The Household

Related verses

Leviticus 19:32
You are to rise in the presence of the elderly, honor the aged, and fear your God. I am the LORD.
1 Peter 5:5–6
Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
Titus 2:2
Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance.
Galatians 6:1
Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.
1 Peter 5:1
As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:
1 Timothy 5:19–20
Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses.
Titus 2:6
In the same way, urge the younger men to be self-controlled.
Matthew 18:15–17
If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.
Matthew 23:8
But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.
1 Timothy 5:17
Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
2 Timothy 2:24–25
And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.
Titus 1:5–6
The reason I left you in Crete was that you would set in order what was unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.

Glossary

Church Meetings Timothy, First Letter to

Topics

Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: Duties of Church: Government of, Mosaic and Christian Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Continence: General Scriptures Concerning Correcting a Brother Elderly Reproof: General Scriptures Concerning Respecting Elders Respecting your Elders Taking Care of the Elderly The Role of the Older Woman Women: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

1 Timothy 5:1

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