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10 being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work.

11 But refuse younger widows, for when they have grown wanton against Christ, they desire to marry, 12 having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge.

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10 Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

11 But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;

12 Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.

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10 well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.

11 But [a]refuse the younger widows; for when they have begun to grow wanton against Christ, they desire to marry, 12 having condemnation because they have cast off their first [b]faith.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 5:11 Refuse to enroll
  2. 1 Timothy 5:12 Or solemn promise

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 enroll 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 at kilala sa paggawa ng mabuti, gaya ng maayos na pagpapalaki ng mga anak, may magandang loob sa mga panauhin, naglilingkod sa mga kapatid sa Panginoon, tumutulong sa mga nangangailangan, at naglalaan ng sarili sa paggawa ng mabuti.

11 Huwag mong isasama sa listahan ang mga batang biyuda, sapagkat maaaring ilayo sila kay Cristo ng kanilang maalab na pagnanasa at sila'y mag-asawang muli. 12 Dahil dito, nagkakasala sila dahil sa hindi nila pagtupad sa una nilang pangako.

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