11 But refuse to enroll younger widows, for when (A)their passions draw them away from Christ, they desire to marry 12 and so incur condemnation for having abandoned their former faith. 13 Besides that, they learn to be idlers, going about from house to house, and not only idlers, but also (B)gossips and (C)busybodies, saying what they should not. 14 So I would have (D)younger widows marry, bear children, (E)manage their households, and (F)give the adversary no occasion for slander. 15 (G)For some have already strayed after Satan.

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11 But refuse younger widows, for whenever their physical desires lead them away from Christ, they want to marry, 12 thus incurring condemnation because they have broken their former pledge. 13 And at the same time also, going around from house to house, they learn to be idle, and not only idle, but also gossipy and busybodies, saying the things that are not necessary. 14 Therefore I want younger widows to marry, to bear children, to manage a household, to give the adversary no opportunity for reproach. 15 For already some have turned away and followed after Satan.

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