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12 having condemnation [upon themselves] because[a] they set-aside their first pledge. 13 And at the same time also they are learning to be idle[b], while going-around the houses. And not only idle, but also babblers and busybodies— speaking the things not being proper. 14 Therefore, I want younger widows to marry, to bear-children, to manage-the-house[c], to give to the one opposing no opportunity for the sake of reviling[d].

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 5:12 Or, the condemnation that.
  2. 1 Timothy 5:13 Or, lazy, unproductive.
  3. 1 Timothy 5:14 Or, be-master-of-the-house.
  4. 1 Timothy 5:14 Or, insulting, abusing the church or the faith.

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