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1 Timothy 5:10-12
New Catholic Bible
1 Timothy 5:10-12
New Catholic Bible
10 and have a reputation for good works by bringing up her children, offering hospitality to strangers, washing the feet of the saints,[a] helping those in distress, and being active in all kinds of good work.
11 However, refuse to enroll younger widows, for when their passions distract them from the service of Christ, they will want to marry again 12 and will incur condemnation for having broken their original vow.
Footnotes
- 1 Timothy 5:10 Washing the feet of the saints, i.e., the faithful, was a ritual of hospitality (see Lk 7:44; Jn 13:1ff). It was necessary because the roads were dusty and the footwear consisted of sandals.
