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16 If any believing woman[a] has relatives who are widows, let her assist them; let the church not be burdened, so that it can assist those who are real widows.

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  1. 5.16 Other ancient authorities read believing man or woman or believing man

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