1 Timothy 5:6

Updated: June 3, 2025
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But she who gives herself to pleasure is dead while she lives.
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} she that liveth in pleasure{G4684}{(G5723)} is dead{G2348}{(G5758)} while she liveth{G2198}{(G5723)}.
KJV with Strongs
(6) But the one living luxuriously for pleasure is dead while she lives.
The F.O.G
[6] But the widow who lives only for pleasure, chasing worldly satisfaction, is spiritually dead even while physically alive - like a flower that looks alive but has been cut from its roots.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and she who is given to luxury, living—hath died;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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