Discovery Box1 Timothy 5:4 
Context5:4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn to fulfill their duty 1 toward their own household and so repay their parents what is owed them. 2 For this is what pleases God. 3
1 Timothy 5:10
Context5:10 and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, 4 practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress – as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works. 5
1 tn Or “to practice their religion.”
2 tn Or “and so make some repayment to their parents”; Grk “and to give back recompense to their parents.”
3 tn Grk “for this is pleasing in the sight of God.”
4 tn Grk “if she raised children.” The phrase “if she raised children” begins a series of conditional clauses running to the end of the verse. These provide specific examples of her good works (v. 10a).
5 tn Grk “followed after every good work.”
