5:11 But do not accept younger widows on the list, 1 because their passions may lead them away from Christ 2 and they will desire to marry,
5:12 and so incur judgment for breaking their former pledge. 3
1 tnGrk “refuse younger widows.”
2 tn With a single verb and object, this clause means “pursue sensuous desires in opposition to Christ.”
3 tnGrk “incurring judgment because they reject their first faith.”