Bussard_fr_tn/1ti/05/11.md

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But as for younger widows, refuse to enroll them in the list

"But do not include younger widows in the list." The list was of widows aged sixty years and older whom the church was going to help.

are overcome by bodily desires against Christ

“are distracted from Christ because of their their sexual desires” or "have sensual desires that make them want to give up spiritual commitment"

revoke their prior commitment

"do not keep their prior commitment" or "do not do what they promised before to do"

commitment

The commitment of the widows was their agreement to serve the church for the rest of their lives if the church would supply their needs.

gossips

These are people who tell some people about other people's private lives.

meddlesome

"busybodies." These are people who interfere in other people's lives.

things they should not say

"things that are not proper to even mention"