1 Timothy 5:9

New American Bible - revised edition

Let a widow be enrolled if she is not less than sixty years old, married only once,

Cross References

Leviticus 14:42

Then other stones shall be brought and put in the place of the old stones, and new mortar obtained and plastered on the house.

1 Timothy 3:12

Deacons may be married only once and must manage their children and their households well.

1 Timothy 3:2

Therefore, a bishop must be irreproachable, married only once, temperate, self-controlled, decent, hospitable, able to teach,

1 Timothy 5:11

But exclude younger widows, for when their sensuality estranges them from Christ, they want to marry

1 Timothy 5:14

So I would like younger widows to marry, have children, and manage a home, so as to give the adversary no pretext for maligning us.

1 Timothy 5:16

If any woman believer has widowed relatives, she must assist them; the church is not to be burdened, so that it will be able to help those who are truly widows. Rules for Presbyters.