But do not include. A younger widow, one under age sixty, must not be made a listed widow. See 1 Timothy 5:9. Remember Paul is speaking about those who want to be included in the list of specially privileged church-widows. It is implied that those on the list made a special promise to remain a widow and spend all their time serving Christ. Not everyone would be happy and satisfied doing this, and so Paul specifically forbids the younger widows from being considered for this service.

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