NEW TESTAMENT · VERSE 12

1 Timothy 5:12

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having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge.

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1 Timothy 5:9–15

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Let no one be enrolled as a widow under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,

10

being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work.

11

But refuse younger widows, for when they have grown wanton against Christ, they desire to marry,

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having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge.

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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.

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For already some have turned away after Satan.

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