But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has (A)denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

A widow is to be (B)put on the list only if she is not less than sixty years old, having been (C)the wife of one man, 10 having a reputation for (D)good works; and if she has brought up children, if she has (E)shown hospitality to strangers, if she (F)has washed the [a]saints’ feet, if she has (G)assisted those in distress, and if she has devoted herself to every good work.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 5:10 Or holy ones

Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied(A) the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

No widow may be put on the list of widows unless she is over sixty, has been faithful to her husband, 10 and is well known for her good deeds,(B) such as bringing up children, showing hospitality,(C) washing the feet(D) of the Lord’s people, helping those in trouble(E) and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds.

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