1 Timothy 5:11

But refuse to enroll younger widows. For when their passions draw them away from Christ, they will want to marry,

Berean Standard Bible
Other translations

King James Version

But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;

World English Bible

But refuse younger widows, for when they have grown wanton against Christ, they desire to marry,

American Standard Version

But younger widows refuse: for when they have waxed wanton against Christ, they desire to marry;

Geneva Bible 1599

But refuse the yonger widowes: for when they haue begun to waxe wanton against Christ, they will marrie,

Darby Translation

But younger widows decline; for when they grow wanton against Christ, they desire to marry,

Young's Literal Translation

and younger widows be refusing, for when they may revel against the Christ, they wish to marry,

Bible in Basic English

But to the younger widows say No: for when their love is turned away from Christ, they have a desire to be married;

In context

10and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.

12and thus will incur judgment because they are setting aside their first faith.

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