if anyone is above reproach, a man of one woman, having believing children (tekna | τέκνα | acc pl neut), not open to the charge of debauchery or being rebellious.
But if a certain widow has children (tekna | τέκνα | acc pl neut) or grandchildren, let them learn to show godliness first to their own household and to make some return to their parents; for this is pleasing before God.
This command I am entrusting to you, child (teknon | τέκνον | voc sg neut) Timothy, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, so that by them you might fight the good fight,