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But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to repay their parents, for this is acceptable in the sight of God.
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Family is the First Ministry
Commentators unanimously agree that the primary responsibility for caring for a widowed mother or grandmother falls on her children and grandchildren. Before the church is burdened, the family has a sacred, first-priority duty. Scholars clarify that the word 'nephews' in older translations actually means 'grandchildren,' reinforcing this direct family obligation.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Grandchildren (εκγονα). Old word from εκγινομα, here only in N.T.
Let them learn (μανθανετωσαν). The child…
19th Century
Anglican
But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents (or, …
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
If any widow: There are various ways of explaining this passage. The ambiguity arises because the latter clause may refer either to widows…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But if any widow has children or nephews Such are not widows indeed; they are not desolate, or alone, or without per…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle instructed Timothy on the use of and abstinence from foods; here he instructs him on the distribution of provisio…
