1 Timothy 5:8
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.
Context
This verse from 1 Timothy Chapter 5 connects to 10 cross-references. Treat older men as fathers, younger men as brothers. Honor widows who are truly widows. Younger widows should remarry to avoid idleness. Elders who rule well are worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. Do …
Other Translations
But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.
and if any one for his own--and especially for those of the household--doth not provide, the faith he hath denied, and than an unbeliever he is worse.
If anyone has no care for his family and those in his house, he is false to the faith, and is worse than one who has no faith.
Cross References
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And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be …
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Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you; and I will not be burdensome to you: for …
And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto …
For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:
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