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1 Timothy 5:14
I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for insulting.
1 Timothy 5:14 · World English Bible
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1 Timothy 5:14 in other translations
I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.
So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander.
I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for reviling.
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In context
11 But refuse younger widows, for when they have grown wanton against Christ, they desire to marry,
12 having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge.
13 Besides, they also learn to be idle, going about from house to house. Not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not.
14 I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for insulting.
15 For already some have turned away after Satan.
16 If any man or woman who believes has widows, let them relieve them, and don’t let the assembly be burdened, that it might relieve those who are widows indeed.
17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
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