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She who is a real widow, and is left all alone, has set her hope on God and continues in supplications and prayers night and day; whereas she who is self-indulgent is dead even while she lives. Command this, so that they may be without 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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