1 Timothy 5:8
But if anyone has no concern for his own, and especially for those of his own household, he has denied the faith, and he is worse than an unbeliever.
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In Context
7And give instruction in this, so that they may be beyond reproach.
9Let a widow be chosen who is no less than sixty years of age, who was the wife of one husband,
Cross References
Isaiah 58:7Break your bread with the hungry, and lead the destitute and the homeless into your house. When you see someone naked, cover him, and do not despise your own flesh.
Matthew 18:17And if he will not listen to them, tell the Church. But if he will not listen to the Church, let him be to you like the pagan and the tax collector.
Luke 12:47And that servant, who knew the will of his Lord, and who did not prepare and did not act according to his will, will be beaten many times over.
2 Corinthians 2:15For we are the sweet fragrance of Christ for God, both with those who are being saved and with those who are perishing.
2 Corinthians 12:14Behold, this is the third time I have prepared to come to you, and yet I will not be a burden to you. For I am seeking not the things that are yours, but you yourselves. And neither should the children store up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
2 Timothy 3:5even having the appearance of piety while rejecting its virtue. And so, avoid them.
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 →