³⁷ and then was a widow until she was eighty-four.^[a](A) She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.^(B)

⁵ The widow who is really in need^(A) and left all alone puts her hope in God^(B) and continues night and day to pray^(C) and to ask God for help.

¹⁰ and is well known for her good deeds,^(A) such as bringing up children, showing hospitality,^(B) washing the feet^(C) of the Lord’s people, helping those in trouble^(D) and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds.