1 Timothy 5:9

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

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,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Let none be enrolled as a widow under threescore years old, `having been' the wife of one man,
- American Standard Version (1901)

Let no woman be numbered among the widows who is under sixty years old, and only if she has been the wife of one man,
- Basic English Bible

Let a widow be put upon the list, being of not less than sixty years, [having been] wife of one man,
- Darby Bible

Let not a widow be taken into the number under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man.
- Webster's Bible

No widow is to be put on the roll who is under sixty years of age.
- Weymouth Bible

Let no one be enrolled as a widow under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,
- World English Bible

A widewe be chosun not lesse than sixti yeer, that was wijf of oon hosebonde,
- Wycliffe Bible

A widow -- let her not be enrolled under sixty years of age, having been a wife of one husband,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 Timothy 5:9

5:9 Let not a widow be chosen - Into the number of deaconesses, who attended sick women or travelling preachers. Under threescore - Afterwards they were admitted at forty, if they were eminent for holiness. Having been the wife of one husband - That is, having lived in lawful marriage, whether with one or more persons successively.

People's Bible Notes for 1 Timothy 5:9

1Ti 5:9 Let not a widow be taken into the number. Into the order of widows supported by the church and engaged in its work. Under three-score years old. None but the aged. Having been the wife of one man. Not having had more than one husband living at the same time, as was very common in those days of easy divorce.