^{11 Ref} But refuse younger widows, for when they have grown wanton against Christ, they desire to marry;

^{12 Ref} having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge.

^{13 Ref} Besides, they also learn to be idle, going about from house to house. Not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not.

^{14 Ref} I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for reviling.

^{15 Ref} For already some have turned aside after Satan.