NET Bible
"But if someone does not provide for his own, especially his own family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever."
— 1 Timothy 5:8, NET Bible
“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.”
“But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever. ”
“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.”
“But if any man have not care of his own and especially of those of his house, he hath denied the faith and is worse than an infidel.”
“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.”
“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.”
But the widow who is truly in need, and completely on her own, has set her hope on God and continues in her pleas and prayers night and day.
But the one who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives.
Reinforce these commands, so that they will be beyond reproach.
But if someone does not provide for his own, especially his own family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
No widow should be put on the list unless she is at least sixty years old, was the wife of one husband,
and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress– as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.
But do not accept younger widows on the list, because their passions may lead them away from Christ and they will desire to marry,