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But the one who is a real widow and has been left-alone[a] has put her hope upon God, and continues-in petitions and prayers by night and by day. But the one living-indulgently is-dead while living. Indeed be commanding these things in order that they may be above-reproach.

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  1. 1 Timothy 5:5 Or, made-alone.

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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