1 Timothy 5:8

8 But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has 1denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

1 Timothy 5:8 In-Context

6 But she who gives herself to wanton pleasure is dead even while she lives.
7 Prescribe these things as well, so that they may be above reproach.
8 But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
9 A widow is to be put on the list only if she is not less than sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,
10 having a reputation for good works; and if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has assisted those in distress, and if she has devoted herself to every good work.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 2 Timothy 2:12; Titus 1:16; 2 Peter 2:1; Jude 4
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