1 Timothy 5:8
For if a man hath not care of them who are his own, and especially of them who are children of the household of faith, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than those who believe not.
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
In Context
7These things prescribe to them, that they be without blame.
9Elect, then, the widow who is not less than sixty years, who hath had one husband,
Cross References
Matthew 18:17And if, also, he will not hear them, tell the church; but if he will neither hear the church, let him be to thee as a publican and as a heathen.
Luke 12:47And that servant who knew the will of his lord, and prepared not himself according to his will, shall be beaten with many
2 Corinthians 2:15For we are a fragrant perfume in the Meshiha unto Aloha in those who are saved, and in those who perish.
2 Corinthians 12:14Behold, this is three times that I prepare to come to you, and not to burden you; for I seek not yours, but you. For the children ought not to lay up treasures for the parents, but the parents for their children.
2 Timothy 3:5having a form of the worship of Aloha, but from the power of Aloha afar off: (them) who are such put from thee.
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 →