1 Timothy 5:8 “If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own househo…”

1 Timothy 5:8

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

World English Bible

But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

American Standard Version

But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

Geneva Bible 1599

If there bee any that prouideth not for his owne, and namely for them of his housholde, hee denieth the faith, and is worse then an infidell.

Darby Translation

But if any one does not provide for his own, and specially for those of [his] house, he has denied the faith, and is worse than the unbeliever.

Young's Literal Translation

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.

Bible in Basic English

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.

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Cross references

“and specially”

Galatians 6:10 2 Corinthians 12:14 Luke 11:11–13 Isaiah 58:7 Matthew 7:11 Genesis 30:30

Galatians 6:10 · BSB

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

2 Corinthians 12:14 · BSB

See, I am ready to come to you a third time, and I will not be a burden, because I am not seeking your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.

Luke 11:11–13 · BSB

What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead?

Isaiah 58:7 · BSB

Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?

Matthew 7:11 · BSB

So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!

Genesis 30:30 · BSB

Indeed, you had very little before my arrival, but now your wealth has increased many times over. The LORD has blessed you wherever I set foot. But now, when may I also provide for my own household?”

“he hath”

Titus 1:16 2 Timothy 3:5 Revelation 2:13 Revelation 3:8

Titus 1:16 · BSB

They profess to know God, but by their actions they deny Him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.

2 Timothy 3:5 · BSB

having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these!

Revelation 2:13 · BSB

I know where you live, where the throne of Satan sits, yet you hold fast to My name. You did not deny your faith in Me, even in the days of My faithful witness Antipas, who was killed among you where Satan dwells.

Revelation 3:8 · BSB

I know your deeds. Behold, I have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut. I know that you have only a little strength, yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name.

“and is”

Matthew 18:17 John 15:22 2 Corinthians 6:15 Luke 12:47 Luke 12:48 2 Corinthians 2:15

Matthew 18:17 · BSB

If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.

John 15:22 · BSB

If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin.

2 Corinthians 6:15 · BSB

What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?

Luke 12:47 · BSB

That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows.

Luke 12:48 · BSB

But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be d…

2 Corinthians 2:15 · BSB

For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.

Also

2 Peter 2:1 Jude 1:4

2 Peter 2:1 · BSB

Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction o…

Jude 1:4 · BSB

For certain men have crept in among you unnoticed—ungodly ones who were designated long ago for condemnation. They turn the grace of our God into a license for immorality, and they deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Ch…

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

7Give these instructions to the believers, so that they will be above reproach.

9A widow should be enrolled if she is at least sixty years old, faithful to her husband,

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