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A real widow is one who, left by herself, has set her hope on God, and continues in prayer and supplication night and day; but a self-indulgent woman is dead even while she’s alive. Give these commands so that they may be beyond blame.

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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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