1 Timothy 5:4

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show godliness to their own family and repay their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.

World English Bible (WEB)

But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to repay their parents, for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

Strong's King James

But{G1161} if any{G1536} widow{G5503} have{G2192}{(G5719)} children{G5043} or{G2228} nephews{G1549}, let them learn{G3129}{(G5720)} first{G4412} to shew piety{G2151}{(G5721)} at home{G2398}{G3624}, and{G2532} to requite{G287}{G591}{(G5721)} their parents{G4269}: for{G1063} that{G5124} is{G2076}{(G5748)} good{G2570} and{G2532} acceptable{G587} before{G1799} God{G2316}.

The F.O.G *

(4) but if a certain widow has children or grandchildren they are to learn first and foremost to show devotion to their own family and repay a return to their parents because this is acceptable before יהוה YAHWEH's sight.

The F.O.G Message *

Young's Literal Translation

and if any widow have children or grandchildren, let them learn first to their own house to show piety, and to give back a recompense to the parents, for this is right and acceptable before God.
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