1 Timothy 5:8
But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
7Also command these things, that they may be without reproach.
9Let no one be enrolled as a widow under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,
Cross References
Isaiah 58:7Isn't it to distribute your bread to the hungry, and that you bring the poor who are cast out to your house? When you see the naked, that you cover him; and that you not hide yourself from your own flesh?
Matthew 18:17If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. If he refuses to hear the church also, let him be to you as a Gentile or a tax collector.
Luke 12:47That servant, who knew his lord's will, and did not prepare, nor do what he wanted, will be beaten with many stripes,
2 Corinthians 2:15For we are a sweet aroma of Christ to God, in those who are saved, and in those who perish;
2 Corinthians 12:14Behold, this is the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you; for I seek not what is yours, but you. For the children ought not to save up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
2 Timothy 3:5holding a form of godliness, but having denied the power thereof. Turn away from these, also.
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 →