11 But refuse to register younger widows, for when they feel (A)physical desires alienating them from Christ, they want to get married, 12 thereby incurring condemnation, because they have [a]ignored their previous pledge. 13 At the same time they also learn to be idle, as they go around from house to house; and not merely idle, but also they become (B)gossips and (C)busybodies, talking about (D)things not proper to mention. 14 Therefore, I want younger widows to get (E)married, have children, (F)manage their households, and (G)give the enemy no opportunity for reproach; 15 for some (H)have already turned away to follow (I)Satan.

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  1. 1 Timothy 5:12 Or broken

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