1 Timothy 5:6

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But she who lives for pleasure is dead even while she is still alive.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But she who gives herself to pleasure is dead while she lives.

World English Bible (WEB)

But{G1161} she that liveth in pleasure{G4684}{(G5723)} is dead{G2348}{(G5758)} while she liveth{G2198}{(G5723)}.

Strong's King James

(6) But the one living luxuriously for pleasure is dead while she lives.

The F.O.G

[6] But the widow who lives only for pleasure, chasing worldly satisfaction, is spiritually dead even while physically alive - like a flower that looks alive but has been cut from its roots.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

and she who is given to luxury, living—hath died;

Young's Literal Translation

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1 Timothy 5:6

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Jean Paul Joseph

1 Timothy 5:6