For a married woman is legally bound to her husband for as long as he lives. But, when he dies, she is released from the marriage contract.

So, if she lives with another man while her husband is still alive, she will be called an adulteress [i.e., a person who is sexually unfaithful to their mate]. But if her husband dies, she is legally free to marry another man without committing adultery.

Welcome her [as someone to fellowship] in the Lord, in a way that God's people should. And you people should help her in whatever way she needs you, for she herself has helped many people, including me.

Greetings to Mary, who worked very hard for you [i.e., she served the church in Rome].