1 Timothy 5:1 “Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat yo…”

1 Timothy 5:1

Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men as brothers,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;

World English Bible

Don’t rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brothers;

American Standard Version

Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brethren:

Geneva Bible 1599

Rebuke not an Elder, but exhort him as a father, and the yonger men as brethren,

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

An aged person thou mayest not rebuke, but be entreating as a father; younger persons as brethren;

Bible in Basic English

Do not say sharp words to one who has authority in the church, but let your talk be as to a father, and to the younger men as to brothers:

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Cross references

“Rebuke”

Leviticus 19:32 Galatians 2:11–14 Deuteronomy 33:9 1 Timothy 5:19 1 Timothy 5:20

Leviticus 19:32 · BSB

You are to rise in the presence of the elderly, honor the aged, and fear your God. I am the LORD.

Galatians 2:11–14 · BSB

When Cephas came to Antioch, however, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned.

Deuteronomy 33:9 · BSB

He said of his father and mother, ‘I do not consider them.’ He disregarded his brothers and did not know his own sons, for he kept Your word and maintained Your covenant.

1 Timothy 5:19 · BSB

Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

1 Timothy 5:20 · BSB

But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.

“an elder”

1 Peter 5:1 1 Timothy 5:17 Acts 15:4 Acts 14:23 Acts 15:6 Acts 20:17

1 Peter 5:1 · BSB

As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:

1 Timothy 5:17 · BSB

Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Acts 15:4 · BSB

On their arrival in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and apostles and elders, to whom they reported all that God had done through them.

Acts 14:23 · BSB

Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.

Acts 15:6 · BSB

So the apostles and elders met to look into this matter.

Acts 20:17 · BSB

From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church.

“intreat”

Galatians 6:1 Romans 13:7 James 3:17 2 Timothy 2:24 2 Timothy 2:25 Philemon 1:9

Galatians 6:1 · BSB

Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.

Romans 13:7 · BSB

Pay everyone what you owe him: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due.

James 3:17 · BSB

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

2 Timothy 2:24 · BSB

And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.

2 Timothy 2:25 · BSB

He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.

Philemon 1:9 · BSB

I prefer to appeal on the basis of love. For I, Paul, am now aged, and a prisoner of Christ Jesus as well.

“as brethren”

Matthew 23:8 Matthew 18:15–17

Matthew 23:8 · BSB

But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.

Matthew 18:15–17 · BSB

If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.

Also

Titus 2:2 Titus 2:6

Titus 2:2 · BSB

Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance.

Titus 2:6 · BSB

In the same way, urge the younger men to be self-controlled.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity.

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