If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.
If any ... have widows - of his family, however related to him. 'Aleph (') A C G g omit "man or," and read, 'If any woman that believeth.' Delta f support received text. He was speaking of younger widows: he now says, If any believing young widow have widows related to her needing support, let her relieve them, thereby easing the church of the burden (1 Timothy 5:3-4) (there it was the children and grandchildren; here it is the young widow, who, in order to avoid idleness and wantonness (Ezekiel 16:49; 1 Timothy 5:11; 1 Timothy 5:13), is to be diligent in 'relieving the afflicted,' especially relatives, widows like herself (1 Timothy 5:10): thus qualifying herself for being afterward a widow-presbyteress).
Let them - rather 'let him,' or 'her.'
Be charged, х bareisthoo (G916)] - 'be burdened' with their support.
Widows indeed - really friendless (1 Timothy 5:3-4).