1 Timotius 4:16

4:16 Be conscientious about how you live and what you teach. ¹  Persevere in this, because by doing so you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

1 Timotius 5:11

5:11 But do not accept younger widows on the list, ²  because their passions may lead them away from Christ ³  and they will desire to marry,

[4:16]  ¹ tn Grk “about yourself and your teaching.”

[5:11]  ² tn Grk “refuse younger widows.”

[5:11]  ³ tn With a single verb and object, this clause means “pursue sensuous desires in opposition to Christ.”