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If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.
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Verse 16 is found in chapter 5 of 1 Timothy. Paul establishes criteria for widows who would receive community support and distinguishes between those who have family and those who are truly alone. The organization of care should protect both those in need and the community.
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Compare 1 Timothy 5:16 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 So aber ein Gläubiger oder Gläubige Witwen hat, der versorge sie und lasse die Gemeinde nicht beschwert werden, auf daß die, so rechte Witwen sind, mögen genug haben.
Español · RVR1909 Si algún fiel o alguna fiel tiene viudas, manténgalas, y no sea gravada la iglesia; a fin de que haya lo suficiente para las que de verdad son viudas.
Español · NTBT Si alguna creyente tiene viudas a su cargo, que las ayude y no sea cargada la iglesia, para que esta pueda ayudar a las que verdaderamente son viudas.
Français · LSG Si quelque fidèle, homme ou femme, a des veuves, qu'il les assiste, et que l'Eglise n'en soit point chargée, afin qu'elle puisse assister celles qui sont véritablement veuves.
Italiano · DIO1885 Se alcun uomo, o donna fedele, ha delle vedove, sovvenga loro, e non sia la chiesa gravata, acciocchè possa bastare a sovvenir quelle che son veramente vedove
Português · ARC Se algum crente ou alguma crente tem viúvas, socorra-as, e não se sobrecarregue a igreja, para que se possam sustentar as que deveras são viúvas.
中文 · RCUV 信主的婦女若有親戚是寡婦，要救濟她們，不可拖累教會，好使教會能救濟真正無助的寡婦。
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