1 Timothy 5:14

1 Timothy 5:14 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

14So I counsel younger widows to marry, to have children, to manage their homes and to give the enemy no opportunity for slander.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

14Therefore, I want younger widows to get married, have children, manage their households, and give the enemy no opportunity for reproach;

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

14Therefore, I want younger widows to get married, bear children, keep house, and give the enemy no occasion for reproach;

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

14So I want younger widows to get married, have children, manage their households, and not give opponents of the faith any occasion for slander.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

14So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

14So here is the advice I give to younger widows. Get married. Have children. Take care of your own homes. Don’t give the enemy the chance to tell lies about you.

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