11 But refuse to enroll younger widows. For when their passions draw them away from Christ, they will want to marry,
1 Timothy 5:11
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1 Timothy 5:15–17
15 For some have already turned aside to follow Satan. 16 If any believing woman has dependent widows, she must assist them and not allow the church to be burdened, so that it can help the widows who are truly in need. 17 Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double…
1 Corinthians 7:8–10
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1 Timothy 3:5–7
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1 Corinthians 7:27–29
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2 Timothy 2:22–24
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Ezekiel 44:21–23
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1 Corinthians 7:35–37
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