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1 Timothy 5:11

King James Version

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

Compare Versions

American Standard Version

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

Christian Standard Bible

But refuse to enroll younger widows, for when they are drawn away from Christ by desire, they want to marry

English Standard Version

But refuse to enroll younger widows, for when their passions draw them away from Christ, they desire to marry

New American Standard Bible

But refuse to register younger widows, for when they feel physical desires alienating them from Christ, they want to get married,

New International Version

As for younger widows, do not put them on such a list. For when their sensual desires overcome their dedication to Christ, they want to marry.

New King James Version

But refuse the younger widows; for when they have begun to grow wanton against Christ, they desire to marry,

New Living Translation

The younger widows should not be on the list, because their physical desires will overpower their devotion to Christ and they will want to remarry.

World English Bible

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