But she who lives in [a]pleasure is dead while she lives. And these things command, that they may be blameless. But if anyone does not provide for his own, (A)and especially for those of his household, (B)he has denied the faith (C)and is worse than an unbeliever.

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  1. 1 Timothy 5:6 indulgence

But the widow who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives.(A) Give the people these instructions,(B) so that no one may be open to blame. Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied(C) the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

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