1 Timothy 5:9

New Century Version

To be on the list of widows, a woman must be at least sixty years old. She must have been faithful to her husband.

Cross References

Leviticus 14:42

Then the owner must put new stones in the walls, and he must cover the walls with new clay plaster.

1 Timothy 3:12

Deacons must have only one wife and be good leaders of their children and their own families.

1 Timothy 3:2

An overseer must not give people a reason to criticize him, and he must have only one wife. He must be self-controlled, wise, respected by others, ready to welcome guests, and able to teach.

1 Timothy 5:11

But do not put younger widows on that list. After they give themselves to Christ, they are pulled away from him by their physical desires, and then they want to marry again.

1 Timothy 5:14

So I want the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their homes. Then no enemy will have any reason to criticize them.

1 Timothy 5:16

If any woman who is a believer has widows in her family, she should care for them herself. The church should not have to care for them. Then it will be able to take care of those who are truly widows.