1 Timothy 5:16 - Amplified Bible - Classic Edition If any believing woman or believing man has [relatives or persons in the household who are] widows, let him relieve them; let the church not be burdened [with them], so that it may [be free to] assist those who are truly widows (those who are all alone and are dependent). More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed. American Standard Version (1901) If any woman that believeth hath widows, let her relieve them, and let not the church be burdened; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed. Common English Bible If any woman who is a believer has widows in her family, she should take care of them and not burden the church, so that it can help other widows who are truly needy. Catholic Public Domain Version If any among the faithful have widows, let him minister to them and not burden the Church, so that there may be enough for those who are true widows. |