Now she who is actually a (A)widow and has been left alone (B)has set her hope on God, and she continues in (C)requests and prayers night and day. But she who (D)indulges herself in luxury is (E)dead, even while she lives. [a](F)Give these instructions 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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