"The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity." — 1 Timothy 5:2

1 Timothy 5:2 · KJV

“The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.”

— 1 Timothy 5:2

Verse 1

Rebuke not an elder, but intreat {him} as a father; {and} the younger men as brethren;

Verse 3

Honour widows that are widows indeed.

1 Timothy 5 — Context

Rebuke not an elder, but intreat {him} as a father; {and} the younger men as brethren;

The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.

Honour widows that are widows indeed.

But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God. {piety: or, kindness}

Cross References

1 Timothy 4:12

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

Matthew 12:50

For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things {are} honest, whatsoever things {are} just, whatsoever things {are} pure, whatsoever things {are} lovely, whatsoever things {are} of good report; if {there be} any virtue, and if {there be} any praise, think on these things. {honest: or, venerable}

1 Timothy 5:3

Honour widows that are widows indeed.

2 Timothy 2:22

Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

John 19:26-27

When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Abstain from all appearance of evil.