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"Reinforce these commands, so that they will be beyond reproach."
— 1 Timothy 5:7, NET Bible
“And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.”
“These things also command, that they may be without reproach. ”
“Also command these things, that they may be without reproach.”
“And this give in charge, that they may be blameless.”
“Give orders to this effect, so that no evil may be said of anyone.”
“And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.”
But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn to fulfill their duty toward their own household and so repay their parents what is owed them. For this is what pleases God.
But the widow who is truly in need, and completely on her own, has set her hope on God and continues in her pleas and prayers night and day.
But the one who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives.
Reinforce these commands, so that they will be beyond reproach.
But if someone does not provide for his own, especially his own family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
No widow should be put on the list unless she is at least sixty years old, was the wife of one husband,
and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress– as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.