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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 younger widows refuse: for when they have waxed wanton against Christ, they desire to marry; 12 having condemnation, because they have rejected their first [a]pledge. 13 And withal they learn also to be idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not. 14 I desire therefore that the younger [b]widows marry, bear children, rule the household, give no occasion to the adversary for reviling: 15 for already some are turned aside after Satan.

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  1. 1 Timothy 5:12 Greek faith.
  2. 1 Timothy 5:14 Or, women