So I encourage younger widows to get married again, have children, and take care of their own homes. That way the enemy won’t get the chance to say bad things about them.
to control themselves and be pure, and to take good care of their homes. The younger women must also be taught to be kind and follow the lead of their husbands. Then no one will be able to say bad things about God’s word.
Those who are being held as slaves should treat their masters as if they were worthy of full respect. That way people won’t say bad things about God’s name and about what we teach.
They don’t allow people to get married, and they order them not to eat certain foods. But God created those foods, so people who believe and know the truth should receive them and give thanks for them.
But don’t put younger widows on the list of those the church is supporting. They might promise to serve only Christ, but later they might have a strong desire to get married again