1 Timothy 5:10-12
Common English Bible
10 She should have a reputation for doing good: raising children, providing hospitality to strangers, washing the feet of the saints, helping those in distress, and dedicating herself to every kind of good thing. 11 But don’t accept younger widows for the list. When their physical desires distract them from Christ, they will want to get married. 12 Then they will be judged for setting aside their earlier commitment.
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1 Timothy 5:10-12
New King James Version
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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- 1 Timothy 5:11 Refuse to enroll
- 1 Timothy 5:12 Or solemn promise
1 Timothy 5:10-12
English Standard Version
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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