I Timothy 5:21
The Scripture
(21) I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
First Timothy 5 instructs Timothy on treating church members like family and honoring widows who are truly in need. It sets guidelines for widow support, favoring family care over church support for younger widows, and affirms that elders who lead and teach well deserve double honor. The chapter closes with rules for handling accusations against elders and personal advice for Timothy's health.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
I Timothy 6:13I Thessalonians 5:27II Timothy 2:14II Timothy 4:1Matthew 16:27Matthew 25:41II Peter 2:4Jude 1:6Revelation 12:7Revelation 12:8Revelation 12:9Revelation 14:10
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