Tree Of Life Version

1 Timothy 5:1-4 Tree Of Life Version (TLV)

1. Never speak harshly to an older man but appeal to him as a father; to younger men as brothers;

2. older women as mothers; and younger women as sisters—with complete purity.

3. Honor widows who are really widows—

4. but if any widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show devotion to their own home and give back to their parents, for this is pleasing before God.