1 Timothy 5:8

But if any one careth not for them who are his own, and especially for them who are of the household of faith, he hath rejected the faith, and is worse than the unbelievers.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

7These things enjoin thou on them, that they may be blameless.

9Therefore elect thou the widow, who is not less than sixty years old, and who hath been the wife of one man,

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Cross References

Matthew 18:17And if he will also not hear them, tell it to the church. And if he will also not hear the church, let him be to thee as a publican and a heathen.

Luke 12:47And the servant that knew his lord's pleasure, and did not prepare for him according to his pleasure, shall be beaten with many stripes.

2 Corinthians 2:15For, through the Messiah, we are unto God a sweet odor, in them that live and in them that perish:

2 Corinthians 12:14Behold, this third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not burden you; for I seek not yours, but you: for children ought not to lay up treasures for the parents, but the parents for their children.

2 Timothy 3:5having a form of respect for God, but wide from the power of God. Them who are such, repel 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 →

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