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but ifanywidowhaschildrenorgrandchildren, they must firstlearn to practicepiety in regard to their ownfamily and to make some return to their parents; for this is acceptable in the sight of God.
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having a reputation for goodworks; and if she has brought up children, if she has shownhospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints'feet, if she has assisted those in distress, and if she has devotedherself to everygoodwork.
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At the sametime they alsolearn to be idle, as they goaround from house to house; and not merelyidle, but alsogossips and busybodies, talking about things not proper to mention.
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Ifanywoman who is a believerhas dependent widows, she must assist them and the church must not be burdened, so that it may assistthose who are widowsindeed.
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I solemnlycharge you in the presence of God and of ChristJesus and of His chosenangels, to maintainthese principles withoutbias, doingnothing in a spirit of partiality.