1 Timothy 5:8

But if any one fails to provide for his own, and especially for his kindred, he has denied the faith and is worse than an infidel.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

In Context

7Keep admonishing them regarding these things, so that they may be irreproachable.

9A widow, to be placed upon the list, must be not less than sixty years old, and one who has been the wife of but one husband.

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Cross References

Matthew 18:17"but if he will not heed the church, let him be to you as a Gentile or a tax-gatherer.

Luke 12:47"The slave who knew his Lord’s will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, will be beaten with many lashes,

2 Corinthians 2:15I am Christ’s fragrance upwafted unto God, among those who are being saved and those who are perishing;

2 Corinthians 12:14And now for the third time I am preparing to visit you. I will not be a burden to you, for I am not seeking yours, but you. For the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.

2 Timothy 3:5For although they keep up the outward form of religion, they deny its power.

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 →

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