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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 refuse to enroll younger widows, for when they are drawn away from Christ by desire, they want to marry(A) 12 and will therefore receive condemnation(B) because they have renounced their original pledge. 13 At the same time, they also learn to be idle, going from house to house; they are not only idle, but are also gossips(C) and busybodies, saying things they shouldn’t say. 14 Therefore, I want younger women to marry,(D) have children, manage their households, and give the adversary no opportunity to accuse us.(E) 15 For some have already turned away(F) to follow Satan.

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