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< 1 Timothy 5 >

Timothy was given instruction on how various members of the congregation should be treated. Elderly men and women were to be honoured,vs.1-2Waiting for response for 1 Timothy 5:1-2 and widows were to be cared for.vs.3-16Waiting for response for 1 Timothy 5:3-16 Paul perceived that younger widows in particular were causing a problem,vs.11-13Waiting for response for 1 Timothy 5:11-13 even turning aside after Satan v.15Waiting for response for 1 Timothy 5:15 i.e. going the way of the world which is the adversary of the faith. Elders who ruled well were to be doubly honoured v.17Waiting for response for 1 Timothy 5:17 but if they sinned they were to receive exemplary rebuking.v.20Waiting for response for 1 Timothy 5:20 Timothy, who appointed the rulers by giving them Spirit gifts through the laying on of his hands, was to give proper consideration as to who he should appoint.v.22Waiting for response for 1 Timothy 5:22 In chapter 6, instruction is given to slaves,vs.1-2Waiting for response for 1 Timothy 5:1-2 that they give good service to their masters, especially if their masters were in the faith.