Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary 1 Timothy 5:3

"Honor widows that are widows indeed." — 1 Timothy 5:3 (ASV)

“Give proper recognition to” (GK 5506) reflects a word that means first “price” and secondarily “honor” or “reverence.” In view of the following context, it could possibly mean “give proper compensation to” widows in real need. Timothy is to look after widows who genuinely have no other means of support.