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11 But refuse younger widows, for when they have grown wanton against Christ, they desire to marry, 12 having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge. 13 Besides, they also learn to be idle, going about from house to house. Not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not. 14 I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for insulting. 15 For already some have turned away after Satan.

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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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