1 Timothy 5:8
But if any one provides not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
7And these things command, that they may be blameless.
9Let not one be enrolled as a widow under threescore years old, having been the wife of one husband;
Cross References
Matthew 18:17And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it to the church; and if he neglect to hear the church also, let him be to thee as a heathen and a publican.
Luke 12:47And that servant, who knew his lord's will, and prepared not, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes;
2 Corinthians 2:15Because we are to God a sweet savor of Christ, in those who are saved, and in those who perish;
2 Corinthians 12:14Behold, I am ready to come to you the third time; and I will not be a charge to you; for I seek not yours, but you; for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
2 Timothy 3:5having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof; and from these turn away.
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 →