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11 But refuse to put younger widows on the list, for when they feel (A)sensual desires in disregard of Christ, they want to get married, 12 thus incurring condemnation, because they have set aside their previous [a]pledge. 13 And at the same time they also learn to be idle, as they go around from house to house. And not merely idle, but also (B)gossips and (C)busybodies, talking about (D)things not proper to mention. 14 Therefore, I want younger widows to get (E)married, bear children, (F)keep house, and (G)give the enemy no opportunity for reviling, 15 for some (H)have already turned aside after (I)Satan.

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  1. 1 Timothy 5:12 Lit faith

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. 13 Also, they learn to be lazy by going from house to house. They are not only lazy, but they also become gossips and busybodies, talking about things they shouldn’t. 14 So I want younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their homes so that they won’t give the enemy any reason to slander us. (15 Some have already turned away to follow Satan.)

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11 As for younger widows, do not put them on such a list. For when their sensual desires overcome their dedication to Christ, they want to marry. 12 Thus they bring judgment on themselves, because they have broken their first pledge. 13 Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also busybodies(A) who talk nonsense,(B) saying things they ought not to. 14 So I counsel younger widows to marry,(C) to have children, to manage their homes and to give the enemy no opportunity for slander.(D) 15 Some have in fact already turned away to follow Satan.(E)

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