1 Timothy 5:1

“Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;”
King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations of 1 Timothy 5:1

Rebuke not an Elder, but intreate him as a father, and the yonger men as brethren:
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original 1 Timothy chapter 5

Do not sharply rebuke an older man, but {rather} appeal to {him} as a father, {to} the younger men as brothers,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brethren:
- American Standard Version (1901)

Do not say sharp words to one who has authority in the church, but let your talk be as to a father, and to the younger men as to brothers:
- Basic English Bible

Rebuke not an elder sharply, but exhort [him] as a father, younger [men] as brethren,
- Darby Bible

An ancient man rebuke not, but entreat him as a father: young men, as brethren:
- Douay Rheims Bible

Rebuke not an elder, but entreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;
- Webster's Bible

Never administer a sharp reprimand to a man older than yourself; but entreat him as if he were your father, and the younger men as brothers;
- Weymouth Bible

Don't rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brothers;
- World English Bible

An aged person thou mayest not rebuke, but be entreating as a father; younger persons as brethren;
- Youngs Literal Bible

Luisa Visa's comment on 2014-08-30 23:57:16:

Its telling us to talk straight up to the man like your father and to the youth like your relative

BSP's comment on 2013-12-01 09:27:13:

This scripture is saying that when we may have to admonish and older man, we should do so with respect and treat him as we would a father. It is not usually easy to give counsel or receive it, but the way that it is given can make a big difference.

James's comment on 2011-05-09 17:28:55:

Only the lord should be called father

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