10. well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.
11. But refuse the younger widows; for when they have begun to grow wanton against Christ, they desire to marry,
12. having condemnation because they have cast off their first faith.
13. And besides they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house, and not only idle but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not.
14. Therefore I desire that the younger widows marry, bear children, manage the house, give no opportunity to the adversary to speak reproachfully.
15. For some have already turned aside after Satan.