1 Timothy 5:1

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men as brothers,
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Don’t rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brothers;
World English Bible (WEB)
Rebuke{G1969}{(G5661)} not{G3361} an elder{G4245}, but{G235} intreat{G3870}{(G5720)} him as{G5613} a father{G3962}; and the younger men{G3501} as{G5613} brethren{G80};
Strong's King James
(1) Don't sharply rebuke an elder but rather urge him as a father, to younger men as brothers,
The F.O.G*
[1] When correction is needed in the community of faith, approach it with wisdom and grace. Never harshly rebuke an older man - instead, appeal to him with the same respect you'd show your father. Treat younger men as brothers, creating bonds of mutual trust and understanding.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
An aged person thou mayest not rebuke, but be entreating as a father; younger persons as brethren;
Young's Literal Translation

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