King James Bible
KJVRebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse 1 Timothy 5:1 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren; | |
American Standard VersionASV | Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brethren: | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | An ancient man rebuke not, but entreat him as a father: young men, as brethren: | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Rebuke not an elder sharply, but exhort him as a father, younger men as brethren, | |
English Revised VersionERV | Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brethren: | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Rebuke not an elder, but entreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren; | |
World English BibleWEB | Don't rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brothers; | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | An aged person thou mayest not rebuke, but be entreating as a father; younger persons as brethren; | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Rebuke not an elder, but entreat him as a father; and the younger men as brothers; | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | 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; |