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NASB | 1 Timothy 5:9 ¶ A widow is to be put on the list only if she is not less than sixty years old, having been the wife of one man, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 5:9 ¶ A widow is to be put on the list [to receive regular assistance] only if she is over sixty years of age, [having been] the wife of one man, |
Subject: "the church's list" of dependent widows |
Bible Note: "The list" is the names of the widows who have no relatives taking care of them (1 Ti 5:8,16), and who depend upon the church even for daily bread (Ac 6:1). One commentator maintains that it might also be an honor roll for those widows who have lived exemplary Christian lives and who are worthy of supervisory roles in the church. 1 Ti 5:16 mentions the church being burdened by assisting widows who have other means of support. This indicates that the preferred interpretation is, "a list of widows dependent upon the church." |
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