1 Timothy 5:8
Anyone who fails to provide for their own relatives, and especially for those under their own roof, has disowned the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.
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In Context
7Those are the points you should teach, so that there may be no call for your censure.
Cross References
Matthew 18:17If they refuse to listen to them, speak to the church; and, if they also refuse to listen to the church, treat him as you would a Gentile or a tax-gatherer.
Luke 12:47The servant who knows his master’s wishes and yet does not prepare and act accordingly will receive many lashes;
2 Corinthians 2:15For we are the fragrance of Christ ascending to God – both among those who are in the path of salvation and among those who are in the path to ruin.
2 Corinthians 12:14Remember, this is the third time that I have made every preparation to come to see you, and I will refuse to be a burden to you; I want, not your money, but you. It is not the duty of children to put by for their parents, but of parents to put by for their children.
2 Timothy 3:5and while they retain the outward form of religion, they will not allow it to influence them. Turn your back on such people as these.
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 →