Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

American Standard Version (ASV)

I desire therefore that the younger `widows' marry, bear children, rule the household, give no occasion to the adversary for reviling:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So it is my desire that the younger widows may be married and have children, controlling their families, and giving the Evil One no chance to say anything against them,

Darby English Bible (DBY)

I will therefore that the younger marry, bear children, rule the house, give no occasion to the adversary in respect of reproach.

World English Bible (WEB)

I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for reviling.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

I wish, therefore, younger ones to marry, to bear children, to be mistress of the house, to give no occasion to the opposer to reviling;