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1 Timothy 5:9-11
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1 Timothy 5:9-11
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9 To be added to your list of widows, a woman must be 60 years old or older. She must have been faithful to her husband.[a] 10 She must be known for the good she has done: raising children, welcoming travelers into her home, serving the needs[b] of God’s people, helping those in trouble, and using her life to do all kinds of good.
11 But don’t put younger widows on that list. When their strong physical needs pull them away from their commitment to Christ, they will want to marry again.
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- 1 Timothy 5:9 faithful to her husband Literally, “a woman of one man.”
- 1 Timothy 5:10 serving the needs Literally, “washing the feet,” a social custom of the first century, because people wore open sandals on very dusty roads.
1 Timothy 5:9-11
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1 Timothy 5:9-11
New International Version
9 No widow may be put on the list of widows unless she is over sixty, has been faithful to her husband, 10 and is well known for her good deeds,(A) such as bringing up children, showing hospitality,(B) washing the feet(C) of the Lord’s people, helping those in trouble(D) and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds.
11 As for younger widows, do not put them on such a list. For when their sensual desires overcome their dedication to Christ, they want to marry.
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