11 As for younger widows, do not put them on such a list. For when their sensual desires overcome their dedication to Christ, they want to marry.
11 But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;
11 But refuse to enroll younger widows, for when their passions draw them away from Christ, they desire to marry
11 Don't put young widows on this list. No sooner will they get on than they'll want to get off, obsessed with wanting to get a husband rather than serving Christ in this way.
11 But refuse the younger widows; for when they have begun to grow wanton against Christ, they desire to marry,
11 The younger widows should not be on the list, because their physical desires will overpower their devotion to Christ and they will want to remarry.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Timothy 5:11
Commentary on 1 Timothy 5:9-16
(Read 1 Timothy 5:9-16)
Every one brought into any office in the church, should be free from just censure; and many are proper objects of charity, yet ought not to be employed in public services. Those who would find mercy when they are in distress, must show mercy when they are in prosperity; and those who show most readiness for every good work, are most likely to be faithful in whatever is trusted to them. Those who are idle, very seldom are only idle, they make mischief among neighbours, and sow discord among brethren. All believers are required to relieve those belonging to their families who are destitute, that the church may not be prevented from relieving such as are entirely destitute and friendless.