1 Timothy 5:4

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

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.

BSB

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show godliness to their own family and repay their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.

WEB

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.

YLT

and if any widow have children or grandchildren, let them learn first to their own house to show piety, and to give back a recompense to the parents, for this is right and acceptable before God.

F.O.G Original

(4) but if a certain widow has children or grandchildren they are to learn first and foremost to show devotion to their own family and repay a return to their parents because this is acceptable before יהוה YAHWEH’s sight.

F.O.G

F.O.G MSG

⁴But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should learn to put their faith into practice by caring for their own family first and repaying their parents—this pleases God.