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A widow is to be put on the list only if she is not less than sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,

Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man.

having a reputation for good works; and if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has assisted those in distress, and if she has devoted herself to every good work.

Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.