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1 Timothy 5:11

1 Timothy 5:11
But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

But the younger widows refuse,.... To admit them into the number of widows relieved by the church; partly because they…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

But the younger widows refuse - That is, in respect to the matter under discussion. Do not admit them into the class of…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

But the younger widows refuse - Do not admit those into this office who are under sixty years of age. Probably those who…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Timothy 5:3-16

Directions are here given concerning the taking of widows into the number of those who were employed by the church and…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

But the younger widows refuse There is no article, -younger" than 60 years; but also more generally, -comparatively…