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1 Timothy 5:16
Expanded Bible
1 Timothy 5:16
Expanded Bible
16 If any woman who is a believer has widows in her family, she should ·care for [provide support for] them herself. The church should not ·have to care for them [L carry this burden]. Then it will be able to ·take care of [support] those who are truly widows.
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1 Timothy 5:16
Amplified Bible
1 Timothy 5:16
Amplified Bible
16 If any believing woman has [dependent] widows [in her household], [a]she must assist them [according to her ability]; and the church must not be burdened [with them], so that it may assist those who are truly widows [those who are all alone and are dependent].
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- 1 Timothy 5:16 This repeats the admonition given to the men in v 8.
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