^11–15Don’t put young widows on this list. No sooner will they get on than they’ll want to get off, obsessed with wanting to get a husband rather than serving Christ in this way.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

But refuse to enroll younger widows, for when their passions draw them away from Christ, they desire to marry

NIVNew International Version (2011)

As for younger widows, do not put them on such a list. For when their sensual desires overcome their dedication to Christ, they want to marry.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

But refuse to enroll younger widows, for when they are drawn away from Christ by desire, they want to marry

NLTNew Living Translation

The younger widows should not be on the list, because their physical desires will overpower their devotion to Christ and they will want to remarry.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

But refuse younger widows, for whenever their physical desires lead them away from Christ, they want to marry,

KJV 1900King James Version

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

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