1 Timothy 5:8
But if any provideth not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
Webster Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
7And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.
9Let not a widow be taken into the number under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man.
Cross References
Isaiah 58:7Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou shouldst bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou shouldst cover him; and that thou shouldst not hide thyself from thy own flesh?
Matthew 18:17And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it to the church: but if he shall neglect to hear the church, let him be to thee as a heathen and a publican.
Luke 12:47And that servant who knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself , neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes .
2 Corinthians 2:15For we are to God a sweet savor of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:
2 Corinthians 12:14Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not yours, but you. For the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
2 Timothy 3:5Having a form of godliness, but denying its power: from such 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 →