11 But refuse to put younger widows on the list, for when they feel (A)sensual desires in disregard of Christ, they want to get married, 12 thus incurring condemnation, because they have set aside their previous [a]pledge. 13 At the same time they also learn to be idle, as they go around from house to house; and not merely idle, but also (B)gossips and (C)busybodies, talking about (D)things not proper to mention.

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  1. 1 Timothy 5:12 Lit faith