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Honor[a] widows who are truly in need.[b]

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  1. 1 Timothy 5:3 sn The word honor here carries the double meaning of respect and financial support. This Greek word can imply both senses, and both are intended in this context.
  2. 1 Timothy 5:3 tn Grk “the real widows,” “those who are really widows.”

But the widow who is truly in need, and completely on her own,[a] has set her hope on God and continues in her pleas and prayers night and day.

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  1. 1 Timothy 5:5 tn Or “left all alone.”