1 Timothy 5:3

5:3 Honor ¹  widows who are truly in need. ² 

1 Timothy 5:5

5:5 But the widow who is truly in need, and completely on her own, ³  has set her hope on God and continues in her pleas and prayers night and day.

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¹ sn The word honor here carries the double meaning of respect and financial support. This Greek word can imply both senses, and both are intended in this context.

² tn Grk “the real widows,” “those who are really widows.”

³ tn Or “left all alone.”