6 But she who lives in1 pleasure is dead while she lives.
7 And these things command, that they may be blameless.
8 But if anyone does not provide for his own, aand especially for those of his household, bhe has denied the faith cand is worse than an unbeliever.
9 Do not let a widow under sixty years old be taken into the number, and not unless she has been the wife of one man,
10 well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.
11 But1 refuse the younger widows; for when they have begun to grow wanton against Christ, they desire to marry,
New King James Version®, Copyright© 1982, Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.
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Topical Studies for 1 Timothy 5:8:
Faith {Forerunner Commentary}
Faith {Nave's Topical Bible}
Faith {Torrey's Topical Textbook}
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