1 Timothy 5
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1 Timothy 5:3-5

3Honor widows who are truly widows.

4But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to their own household and to make some return to their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.

5She who is truly a widow, left all alone, has set her hope on God and continues in supplications and prayers night and day,

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