The widow who is truly in need and left all alone has put her hope in God(A) and continues night and day in her petitions and prayers; however, she who is self-indulgent is dead even while she lives.(B) Command this also, so that they will be above reproach.

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The widow who is really in need(A) and left all alone puts her hope in God(B) and continues night and day to pray(C) and to ask God for help. But the widow who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives.(D) Give the people these instructions,(E) so that no one may be open to blame.

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