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1 Timothy 5

1 Tim. 5:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Rebuke
epiplesso (Greek #1969)
to chastise, i.e. (with words) to upbraid
KJV usage: rebuke.
Pronounce: ep-ee-place'-so
Origin: from 1909 and 4141
not
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
an elder
presbuteros (Greek #4245)
older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or Christian "presbyter"
KJV usage: elder(-est), old.
Pronounce: pres-boo'-ter-os
Origin: comparative of πρέσβυς (elderly)
, but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
entreat
parakaleo (Greek #3870)
to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
KJV usage: beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray.
Pronounce: par-ak-al-eh'-o
Origin: from 3844 and 2564
him as
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
a father
pater (Greek #3962)
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
KJV usage: father, parent.
Pronounce: pat-ayr'
Origin: apparently a primary word
; and the younger men
neos (Greek #3501)
a primary word; "new", i.e. (of persons) youthful, or (of things) fresh; figuratively, regenerate
KJV usage: new, young.
Pronounce: neh'-os
Origin: including the comparative νεότερος (neh-o'-ter-os)
as
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
brethren
adephos (Greek #80)
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like 1)
KJV usage: brother.
Pronounce: ad-el-fos'
Origin: from 1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς (the womb)
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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-2:  Rules to be observed in reproving.
3-16:  Of widows.
17-22:  Of elders.
23:  A precept for Timothy's health.
24-25:  Some men's sins go before unto judgment, and some men's follow after.
Rebuke.
1 Tim. 5:19‑20• 19Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
 20Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. (1 Tim. 5:19‑20)
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Lev. 19:32• 32Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honor the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the Lord. (Lev. 19:32)
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Deut. 33:9• 9Who said unto his father and to his mother, I have not seen him; neither did he acknowledge his brethren, nor knew his own children: for they have observed thy word, and kept thy covenant. (Deut. 33:9)
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Gal. 2:11‑14• 11But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.
 12For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.
 13And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation.
 14But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews? (Gal. 2:11‑14)
an elder.
1 Tim. 5:17• 17Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine. (1 Tim. 5:17)
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Acts 14:23• 23And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed. (Acts 14:23)
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Acts 15:4,6• 4And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.
 6And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter. (Acts 15:4,6)
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Acts 20:17• 17And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. (Acts 20:17)
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Titus 1:5‑6• 5For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:
 6If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. (Titus 1:5‑6)
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James 5:14• 14Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: (James 5:14)
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1 Peter 5:1• 1The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: (1 Peter 5:1)
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2 John 1• 1The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth; (2 John 1)
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3 John 1• 1The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. (3 John 1)
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Rev. 4:4• 4And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold. (Rev. 4:4)
intreat.
Rom. 13:7• 7Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor. (Rom. 13:7)
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Gal. 6:1• 1Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. (Gal. 6:1)
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2 Tim. 2:24‑25• 24And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,
 25In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; (2 Tim. 2:24‑25)
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Philem. 9‑10• 9Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
 10I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: (Philem. 9‑10)
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James 3:17• 17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. (James 3:17)
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1 Peter 5:5‑6• 5Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
 6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: (1 Peter 5:5‑6)
as brethren.
Matt. 18:15‑17• 15Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
 16But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.
 17And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican. (Matt. 18:15‑17)
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Matt. 23:8• 8But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. (Matt. 23:8)
• It is not the official elder who is here in view but any brother advanced in years. Of course the exhortation would apply if possible more to an elder in the official sense. (“On 1 Timothy 5:1-8” by W. Kelly)
• The Apostle speaks of elders; of widows, of that which is becoming for younger widows; of the honor due to faithful elders, those among them especially who were teachers also. There is nothing inward, nothing of the soul’s relationships to God; but everything refers to the public testimony which suited the position of men in this world before God. (“1 Timothy 5” by J.N. Darby)
• {vss. 1-2} In administering rebuke we are to recognize what is due to age and sex, and thus be careful that the rebuke is given in a right spirit. The rebuke may be right and yet have no effect, or even do harm, because of the wrong spirit in which it is given. (“Warnings Against Worldliness and Instruction in Piety: 1 Timothy 5” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Rebuke not an elder sharply, but exhort him as a father, younger men as brethren,

W. Kelly Translation

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Reprimand not an elder, but exhort [him] as father, younger men as brethren,