1 Timothy 5:16

1 Timothy 5:16 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16If any woman who is a believer has widows in her care, she should continue to help them and not let the church be burdened with them, so that the church can help those widows who are really in need.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

16If any woman who is a believer has dependent widows, she must assist them and the church must not be burdened, so that it may assist those who are actually widows.
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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

16If any woman who is a believer has dependent widows, she must assist them and the church must not be burdened, so that it may assist those who are widows indeed.
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Amplified Bible (AMP)

16If any believing woman has [dependent] widows [in her household], 5:16 This repeats the admonition given to the men in v 8.she must assist them [according to her ability]; and the church must not be burdened [with them], so that it may assist those who are truly widows [those who are all alone and are dependent].
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

16If any believing woman has dependent widows, she must assist them and not allow the church to be burdened, so that it can help the widows who are truly in need.
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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

16Suppose a woman is a believer and takes care of widows. She should continue to help them. She shouldn’t let the church pay the expenses. Then the church can help the widows who really need it.

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