1 Timothy 5:8

But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

Revised King James 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

7And these things give as commands, that they may be blameless.

9Let a widow be placed on the roll only if she is at least sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,

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Cross References

Matthew 18:17And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church: but if he even refuses to hear the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax gatherer.

Luke 12:47And that servant, who knew his lord's will, and did not prepare himself, and did not do his will, shall be beaten with many blows.

2 Corinthians 2:15For we are an aroma of Christ to God, among those who are being saved, and among those who are perishing:

2 Corinthians 12:14Behold, for the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I do not seek 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 to a form of godliness, but denying its power. From such men 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 →

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