1Ti 5:11-12 | MHM | STEP | v. 11-13 : Paul advises the church to refuse younger widows because they may become restless and desire to remarry, potentially breaking earlier commitments made to the church (1 Timothy 5:11-12 ). He warns that younger widows may also become idle, gossiping, and meddling in other people’s affairs (1 Timothy 5:13 ). Such behavior would harm the reputation of the church.

‏ 1 Timothy 5:11-12

v. 11-13: Paul advises the church to refuse younger widows because they may become restless and desire to remarry, potentially breaking earlier commitments made to the church (1 Timothy 5:11-12 ^a). He warns that younger widows may also become idle, gossiping, and meddling in other people’s affairs (1 Timothy 5:13 ^b). Such behavior would harm the reputation of the church.

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