^{3 Ref} Give honour to widows who are truly widows.

^{4 Ref} But if any widow has children or children's children, let these see that it is right to take care of their family and their fathers and mothers: for this is pleasing in the eyes of God.

^{5 Ref} Now she who is truly a widow and without family puts her hope in God, giving herself to prayer day and night.