1 Timothy 5:8
But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own family, he hath renounced the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
7These things give in charge, that they may be blameless.
9Let not a widow be chosen into the number under sixty years old,
Cross References
Matthew 18:17And if he disregard them, tell it to the church: but if he disregard the church too, let him be unto thee as an heathen and a publican.
Luke 12:47And that servant, who knew his master's will, and did not prepare himself to do according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes;
2 Corinthians 2:15For we are the sweet odor of Christ unto God, in them that are saved, yea 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 your substance, but your selves. For children are not expected to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
2 Timothy 3:5having a form of godliness, but strangers to the power of it: 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 →