1 Timothy 5:11

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But refuse to enroll younger widows. For when their passions draw them away from Christ, they will want to marry,
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But refuse younger widows, for when they have grown wanton against Christ, they desire to marry;
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} the younger{G3501} widows{G5503} refuse{G3868}{(G5737)}: for{G1063} when{G3752} they have begun to wax wanton against{G2691}{(G5661)} Christ{G5547}, they will{G2309}{(G5719)} marry{G1060}{(G5721)};
Strong's King James
(11) But reject younger widows for when they are governed by strong sensual desires, away from The Mashiach they want to get married,
The F.O.G
[11] Be cautious about putting younger widows on this support list. When their natural desires for marriage grow stronger than their dedication to the Messiah, they may turn away from their initial commitment.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and younger widows be refusing, for when they may revel against the Christ, they wish to marry,
Young's Literal Translation

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