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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 enrol younger widows; for when they grow wanton against Christ they desire to marry, 12 and so they incur condemnation for having violated their first pledge. 13 Besides that, they learn to be idlers, gadding about from house to house, and not only idlers but gossips and busybodies, saying what they should not. 14 So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, rule their households, and give the enemy no occasion to revile us. 15 For some have already strayed after Satan.

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