1 Timothy 5
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1 Timothy 5:11-15

11But do not accept younger widows on the list, because their passions may lead them away from Christ and they will desire to marry,

12and so incur judgment for breaking their former pledge.

13And besides that, going around from house to house they learn to be lazy, and they are not only lazy, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things they should not.

14So I want younger women to marry, raise children, and manage a household, in order to give the adversary no opportunity to vilify us.

15For some have already wandered away to follow Satan.

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