1 Timothy 5:9-11
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
9 Let a widow be enrolled if she is not less than sixty years old, married only once, 10 with a reputation for good works, namely, that she has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the holy ones, helped those in distress, involved herself in every good work.(A) 11 But exclude younger widows, for when their sensuality estranges them from Christ, they want to marry
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