Download The Bible App Now 1 Timothy 5:1-2 ESV KJV NIV NLT NKJV ESV Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity. ESV: English Standard Version 2016 Read 1 Timothy 5 Listen to 1 Timothy 5 [  C O M M E N T A R Y  ] In 1 Timothy 5:1-2, the apostle Paul instructs Timothy to treat older men as fathers, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity. This passage holds spiritual significance as it emphasizes the importance of respectful and pure relationships within the church community. It reminds believers to honor one another and maintain virtuous conduct in their interactions. The principles outlined promote unity, love, and reverence, reflecting God's desire for an orderly and harmonious fellowship. Overall, 1 Timothy 5:1-2 highlights the significance of mutual respect, familial love, and moral purity wit...