That they may be without reproach (ινα ανεπιλημπτο ωσιν). See 3:2 for ανεπιλημπτος. Final clause with ινα and present subjunctive.…

And these things give in charge. Announce, or declare these things, that is, particularly respecting the duty of children to their widowed…

And these things give in charge.—This means the duties of widows, as set forth in 1 Timothy 5:5, together wit…

And command these things. He means that not only does he prescribe to Timothy the course he should follow, but the women also must be care…

And these things give in charge
Concerning rebuking persons of a different age and sex, and concerning the maintenan…

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…