1 Timothy 5:14

King James Version (KJV)

I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

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12 Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.

13 And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

14 I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

15 For some are already turned aside after Satan.

16 If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.

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1 Timothy 5:14 in every translation

KJV King James Version: I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.
WEB World English Bible: I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for insulting.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander.
ASV American Standard Version: I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, give no occasion to the adversary for reviling:
YLT Young's Literal Translation: I wish, therefore, younger ones to marry, to bear children, to be mistress of the house, to give no occasion to the opposer to reviling;
DBY Darby Translation: I will therefore that the younger marry, bear children, rule the house, give no occasion to the adversary in respect of reproach.
WBS Webster Bible: I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give no occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.