American Standard Version
"Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brethren: "
— 1 Timothy 5:1, American Standard Version
“Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;”
“Don't rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brothers;”
“Instructions about Specific Groups Do not address an older man harshly but appeal to him as a father. Speak to younger men as brothers,”
“An ancient man rebuke not, but entreat him as a father: young men, as brethren:”
“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:”
“Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;”
Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brethren:
the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity.
Honor widows that are widows indeed.
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.