1 Timothy 5:10-12

Contemporary English Version

¹⁰ She must also be well-known for doing all sorts of good things, such as raising children, giving food to strangers, welcoming God's people into her home,^[a] helping people in need, and always making herself useful.

¹¹ Don't put young widows on the list. They may later have a strong desire to get married. Then they will turn away from Christ ¹² and become guilty of breaking their promise to him.