But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to show piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.

1. Nephews - Compare other translations on this term. Who has the first responsibility to care for widows? Who is second in the chain of responsibility?

2. Piety - How do we show piety? Is there a right and wrong way to show piety?

3. Requite - What does this word mean? How can we requite our parents?

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Old Testament