1 Timothy 5:4 - Common English BibleBut if a particular widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn to respect their own family and repay their parents, because this pleases God. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769But 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. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic EditionBut if a widow has children or grandchildren, see to it that these are first made to understand that it is their religious duty [to defray their natural obligation to those] at home, and make return to their parents or grandparents [for all their care by contributing to their maintenance], for this is acceptable in the sight of God. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)But if any widow hath children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to requite their parents: for this is acceptable in the sight of God. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain VersionBut if any widow has children or grandchildren, let her first learn to manage her own household, and to fulfill, in turn, her own obligation to her parents; for this is acceptable before God. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 versionBut if any widow have children, or grandchildren, let her learn first to govern her own house, and to make a return of duty to her parents: for this is acceptable before God. See the chapter |