1 Timothy 5:2 bbe — To the older women as to mothers, to the younger as to sisters, with a clean heart.

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"To the older women as to mothers, to the younger as to sisters, with a clean heart."

— 1 Timothy 5:2, Bible in Basic English

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“The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.”
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“the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity. ”
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“the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity.”
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1 Timothy 5 — Context

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:

To the older women as to mothers, to the younger as to sisters, with a clean heart.

Give honour to widows who are truly widows.

But if any widow has children or children's children, let these see that it is right to take care of their family and their fathers and mothers: for this is pleasing in the eyes of God.

Now she who is truly a widow and without family puts her hope in God, giving herself to prayer day and night.

1 Timothy 5:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 5:2 say?

1 Timothy 5:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “To the older women as to mothers, to the younger as to sisters, with a clean heart.”

Where is 1 Timothy 5:2 in the Bible?

1 Timothy 5:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 5, verse 2.

Who wrote 1 Timothy?

1 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.

What is the book of 1 Timothy about?

The first of the "Pastoral Epistles" — Paul's how-to for the young pastor Timothy at Ephesus. He addresses false teachers, qualifications for elders and deacons, the role of men and women in worship, the use of money, and the steady call of gospel ministry.

What are the major themes of 1 Timothy?

1 Timothy explores themes including Sound Doctrine, Pastoral Care, Church Order, Godliness, Contentment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Timothy 5:2.

What translation should I read 1 Timothy 5:2 in?

1 Timothy 5:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Timothy 5:2?

1 Timothy 5:2 reads (BBE): “To the older women as to mothers, to the younger as to sisters, with a clean heart.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

1 Timothy 5:2 bbe — To the older women as to mothers, to the younger as to sisters, with a clean heart.

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