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Now if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to reverence[a] their own household and to give-back a return to their ancestors. For this is acceptable[b] in the sight of God. But the one who is a real widow and has been left-alone[c] has put her hope upon God, and continues-in petitions and prayers by night and by day. But the one living-indulgently is-dead while living.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 5:4 That is, treat with reverence, show devotion to, respect.
  2. 1 Timothy 5:4 Or, pleasing.
  3. 1 Timothy 5:5 Or, made-alone.

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