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1 Timothy 5:11

But avoid the younger widows. For once they have flourished in Christ, they will want to marry
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King James Version

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

English Standard Version

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

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.