1 Timothy 5:11–16 · BSB
5:11
But refuse to enroll younger widows. For when their passions draw them away from Christ, they will want to marry,
5:12
and thus will incur judgment because they are setting aside their first faith.
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5:13
At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, discussing things they should not mention.
5:14
So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander.
5:15
For some have already turned aside to follow Satan.
5:16
If any believing woman has dependent widows, she must assist them and not allow the church to be burdened, so that it can help the widows who are truly in need.
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