16 If any[a] believing woman has widows in her family, let her help them. Let the church not be burdened, so that it can help widows in genuine need.

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  1. 5:16 Other mss add believing man or

16 If any woman[a] is a believer and has relatives who are widows, she should help them. The church should not be burdened, so it can help those widows who have no other family members to care for them.[b]

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  1. 1 Timothy 5:16 Other mss. read man or woman
  2. 1 Timothy 5:16 Lit. who are really widows