- But she who gives herself to wanton pleasure is dead even while she lives.
- Prescribe these things as well, so that they may be above reproach.
- But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
- A widow is to be put on the list only if she is not less than sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,
- having a reputation for good works; and if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has assisted those in distress, and if she has devoted herself to every good work.
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- But the widow who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives.
- Give the people these instructions, too, so that no one may be open to blame.
- If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
- No widow may be put on the list of widows unless she is over sixty, has been faithful to her husband,
- and is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the saints, helping those in trouble and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds.
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