A widow should be enrolled if she is at least sixty years old, faithful to her husband,
An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospita
But refuse to enroll younger widows. For when their passions draw them away from Christ, they will want to marry,
There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She
So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for
A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as
Honor the widows who are truly widows.
A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.
To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband.