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1 Timothy 5:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

If you're a believer and you have widows in your family, take care of them yourself. Don't put that burden on the church so it can focus on helping widows who truly have no one else.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Family first — take care of your own so the church can help those who have nobody.

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