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But refuse the younger widows; for when they have begun to grow wanton against Christ, they desire to marry,

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having condemnation because they have cast off their first faith.

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And besides they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house, and not only idle but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not.

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Therefore I desire that the younger widows marry, bear children, manage the house, give no opportunity to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

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For some have already turned aside after Satan.

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If any believing man or woman has widows, let them relieve them, and do not let the church be burdened, that it may relieve those who are really widows.

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Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.

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For the Scripture says, "You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain," and, "The laborer is worthy of his wages."

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Do not receive an accusation against an elder except from two or three witnesses.

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Those who are sinning rebuke in the presence of all, that the rest also may fear.

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I charge you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the elect angels that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing with partiality.