1 Timothy 5:8
But if any man provide not for his own relations, and especially for those more immediately of his own family, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
7And these things inculcate, that they may be blameless.
9Let no widow be put on the list under sixty years of age, who hath been the wife of one husband,
Cross References
Matthew 18:17But if he disregard them, inform the church: and if he disregard the church, let him be to thee as a heathen, or a publican.
Luke 12:47And that servant, who knew his master’s will, and made no preparation for him, nor did according to his pleasure, shall be beaten with many stripes.
2 Corinthians 2:15For we are a sweet odour of Christ to God in those who are saved, and in those who perish.
2 Corinthians 12:14Lo! I hold myself ready the third time to come unto you, and I will not burden you; for I seek not yours but you: for the children ought not to lay up treasure for their parents, but the parents for the children.
2 Timothy 3:5holding the form of godliness, but denying the power of it: from these men turn with aversion.
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 →