Grandchildren (εκγονα). Old word from εκγινομα, here only in N.T.

Let them learn (μανθανετωσαν). The child…

But if any widow have children. This refers to children who would be dependent on her care and who might themselves contribute to her supp…

But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents (or, …

The case is different with a widow who has “children or grandchildren.” In that case, they are to take care of her. “To put their religion into pra…

If any widow: There are various ways of explaining this passage. The ambiguity arises because the latter clause may refer either to widows…

But if any widow has children or nephews
Such are not widows indeed; they are not desolate, or alone, or without per…

Honour widows that are widows indeed, relieve them, and maintain them. It is the duty of children, if their parents are in need and they a…

1. Previously, the Apostle instructed Timothy on the use of and abstinence from foods; here he instructs him on the distribution of provisio…