1 Timothy 5:8
But if any man does not provide for his own, and especially those belonging his household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
7And command these things, so that they may be blameless.
9Let no widow be enrolled under sixty years old, having become the wife of one man,
Cross References
Isaiah 58:7Is it not to deal thy bread to a hungry man, and that thou bring the poor who are cast out to thy house, when thou see a naked man, that thou cover him, and that thou not hide thyself from thine own flesh?
Matthew 18:17And if he is heedless of them, speak to the church. But if he is also heedless of the church, let him be to thee as the heathen and the tax collector.
Luke 12:47And that bondman who knew his lord's will, and who did not prepare, nor do according to his will, will be beaten much,
2 Corinthians 2:15Because we are a fragrance of Christ to God, in those being saved and in those perishing:
2 Corinthians 12:14Behold, a third time I fare readily to come to you, and I will not be burdensome to you, for I seek not the things of you, but you. For the children ought not lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
2 Timothy 3:5having a form of piety, but repudiating the power of it. Now turn away from these men,
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 5:4-17
Directions Concerning Widows. ( a. d. 64.) 3 Honour widows that are widows indeed. 4 But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to show piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God. 5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day. 6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. 7 And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless. 8 But if any provide not… Read the whole commentary →