^{9 Ref} Let no one be enrolled as a widow under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,

^{10 Ref} being approved by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, and if she has diligently followed every good work.

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