1 Timothy 5:8
But if any one provides not for his own, and especially those of his own house, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
7Indeed command these things, in order that they may be blameless.
9Let a widow not be taken into account under three score years, the wife of one husband,
Cross References
Matthew 18:17But if he may not hear them, tell the church: and if indeed he may not hear the church, let him be to thee as a heathen and publican.
Luke 12:47But that servant knowing the will of his lord, and not preparing or doing according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
2 Corinthians 2:15because we are a sweet savour of Christ unto God, among those who are saved, and among those who perish;
2 Corinthians 12:14Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not spare: for I do not seek yours, but you. For the children ought not to lay up treasures for the parents, but the parents for the children,
2 Timothy 3:5having a form of godliness, but denying the power of the same: 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 →