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1 Timothy 5:16

If any woman who is a believer has widows in her family, she should help them and not let the church be burdened with them, so that the church can help those widows who are really in need.
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King James Version

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.

English Standard Version

If any believing woman has relatives who are widows, let her care for them. Let the church not be burdened, so that it may care for those who are really widows.

Catholic Public Domain Version

If any among the faithful have widows, let him minister to them and not burden the Church, so that there may be enough for those who are true widows