1 Timothy 5:16
[So], if any woman believer has widows [in her family], she should take care of them and not require the church to be burdened, so that it can take care of the true widows [i.e., destitute ones].
1 Timothy 5:3-5
Show consideration for true widows [i.e., those destitute of family members to care for them].
1 Timothy 5:8
But if anyone does not provide for [the needs of] his own [relatives], and especially for his own [immediate] family, he has denied the faith [i.e., the fundamental beliefs of Christianity], and is worse than an unbeliever.
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If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.
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Widows indeed
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Let them
1 Timothy 5:4
But if any widow has children or grandchildren, these should first learn [how] to show respectful consideration for their own family members, and [thus] to repay their parents [i.e., for bringing them up and caring for their material needs], for this is pleasing in the sight of God.
Widows indeed
1 Timothy 5:3
Show consideration for true widows [i.e., those destitute of family members to care for them].