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10 and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has (A)shown hospitality, (B)has washed the feet of the saints, has (C)cared for the afflicted, and has (D)devoted herself to every good work. 11 But refuse to enrol younger widows, for when (E)their passions draw them away from Christ, they desire to marry 12 and so incur condemnation for having abandoned their former faith.

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10 and is well known for her good deeds,(A) such as bringing up children, showing hospitality,(B) washing the feet(C) of the Lord’s people, helping those in trouble(D) and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds.

11 As for younger widows, do not put them on such a list. For when their sensual desires overcome their dedication to Christ, they want to marry. 12 Thus they bring judgment on themselves, because they have broken their first pledge.

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