Now she who is a (A)widow indeed and who has been left alone, (B)has fixed her hope on God and continues in (C)entreaties and prayers night and day. But she who (D)gives herself to wanton pleasure is (E)dead even while she lives. [a](F)Prescribe these things as well, so that they may be above reproach.

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  1. 1 Timothy 5:7 Or Keep commanding

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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