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1 Timothy 5:13

And at the same time they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but gossips also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

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George Leo Haydock

AD 1849

Idle He shows by what steps they fall. Neglecting their prayers, they give themselves to idleness; they go about visiting from house to house; they are carried away with curiosity to hear what passes, and speak what they ought not of their neighbour's faults. (Witham) The young widow that bears a near resemblance with this portrait, is not less to be lamented on her own account than feared and shunned on account of others.

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