1 Timothy 5:4
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King James Version (modern wording)
But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to show piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.
1 Timothy 5:4 (KJV)
American Standard Version
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.
1 Timothy 5:4 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
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.
1 Timothy 5:4 (BSB)
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What does 1 Timothy 5:4 say?
1 Timothy 5:4 in modern King James wording reads: "But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to show piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God."
Where is 1 Timothy 5:4 found in the Bible?
1 Timothy 5:4 is verse 4 of chapter 5 of the book of 1 Timothy, in the New Testament. 1 Timothy has 6 chapters.
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