1 Timothée - Caput 5

1 Timothée 5.1 seniorem ne increpaveris sed obsecra ut patrem iuvenes ut fratres 1 Timothée 5.2 anus ut matres iuvenculas ut sorores in omni castitate 1 Timothée 5.3 viduas honora quae vere viduae sunt 1 Timothée 5.4 si qua autem vidua filios aut nepotes habet discant primum domum suam regere et mutuam vicem reddere parentibus hoc enim acceptum est coram Deo 1 Timothée 5.5 quae autem vere vidua est et desolata speravit in Deum et instat obsecrationibus et orationibus nocte ac die 1 Timothée 5.6 nam quae in deliciis est vivens mortua est 1 Timothée 5.7 et hoc praecipe ut inreprehensibiles sint 1 Timothée 5.8 si quis autem suorum et maxime domesticorum curam non habet fidem negavit et est infideli deterior 1 Timothée 5.9 vidua eligatur non minus sexaginta annorum quae fuerit unius viri uxor 1 Timothée 5.10 in operibus bonis testimonium habens si filios educavit si hospitio recepit si sanctorum pedes lavit si tribulationem patientibus subministravit si omne opus bonum subsecuta est 1 Timothée 5.11 adulescentiores autem viduas devita cum enim luxuriatae fuerint in Christo nubere volunt 1 Timothée 5.12 habentes damnationem quia primam fidem irritam fecerunt 1 Timothée 5.13 simul autem et otiosae discunt circumire domos non solum otiosae sed et verbosae et curiosae loquentes quae non oportet 1 Timothée 5.14 volo ergo iuveniores nubere filios procreare matres familias esse nullam occasionem dare adversario maledicti gratia 1 Timothée 5.15 iam enim quaedam conversae sunt retro Satanan 1 Timothée 5.16 si qua fidelis habet viduas subministret illis et non gravetur ecclesia ut his quae vere viduae sunt sufficiat 1 Timothée 5.17 qui bene praesunt presbyteri duplici honore digni habeantur maxime qui laborant in verbo et doctrina 1 Timothée 5.18 dicit enim scriptura non infrenabis os bovi trituranti et dignus operarius mercede sua 1 Timothée 5.19 adversus presbyterum accusationem noli recipere nisi sub duobus et tribus testibus 1 Timothée 5.20 peccantes coram omnibus argue ut et ceteri timorem habeant 1 Timothée 5.21 testor coram Deo et Christo Iesu et electis angelis ut haec custodias sine praeiudicio nihil faciens in aliam partem declinando 1 Timothée 5.22 manus cito nemini inposueris neque communicaveris peccatis alienis te ipsum castum custodi 1 Timothée 5.23 noli adhuc aquam bibere sed vino modico utere propter stomachum tuum et frequentes tuas infirmitates 1 Timothée 5.24 quorundam hominum peccata manifesta sunt praecedentia ad iudicium quosdam autem et subsequuntur 1 Timothée 5.25 similiter et facta bona manifesta sunt et quae aliter se habent abscondi non possunt

1 Timothée : Caput 5

Caring for the Community According to 1 Timothy 5

Chapter 5 of the first letter to Timothy offers essential guidelines for caring for and supporting diverse groups within the church. It raises fundamental questions about how the Christian community should treat widows, the elderly, and different age groups. This practical text addresses several crucial themes, including support for genuine widows, respect for faithful leaders, and the mutual responsibility of each member of the community.

The apostle Paul also offers advice on leadership discipline and discernment, emphasizing the importance of compassion, honor, and justice in our community life. We invite you to meditate on five biblical passages that shed light on the community principles presented in this comprehensive chapter.

James 1:27

"The religion that God, our Father, accepts as pure and undefiled is this: to care for orphans and widows in their troubles and not to be corrupted by the world." This passage echoes Paul's instructions regarding the care of widows in 1 Timothy 5:3-16, reminding us of the importance of our commitment to supporting those in need.

Galatians 6:6

"Let him who is instructed in the word share all good things with his teachers." This verse aligns perfectly with Paul's exhortations regarding the support of elders in 1 Timothy 5:17-18, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and mutual support within the church.

Matthew 18:15-17

"If your brother sins against you, go and be with him alone, Show him his error..." This passage provides the framework for Paul's instructions on church discipline in 1 Timothy 5:19-20, reminding us of the importance of reconciliation and brotherly love in our Christian relationships.

2 Thessalonians 3:10 While we were still with you, we gave you this commandment: If anyone would not work, neither should he eat. This verse relates to Paul's instructions on work and responsibility in 1 href="1TI_5_8.html" target="_blank">Timothy 5:8, calling us to cultivate a spirit of diligence and personal responsibility.

Proverbs 31:10-31

"A worthy wife, blessed is he who finds her! She is of far more value than rubies..." This passage provides a broader context for Paul's instructions regarding widows and young women in 1 Timothy 5:9-15, exalting the value and dignity of each person in the community.

As you meditate on these verses, We are encouraged to live our faith actively and to care for one another, in accordance with the teaching of Scripture. Let us commit ourselves to building a community based on love, respect, and shared responsibility.