1 Timothy 5:8

1 Timothy 5:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
• English Standard Version (ESV)But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
• New King James Version (NKJV)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.

Context of 1 Timothy 5:8

6But she who lives for pleasure is dead even while she is still alive. 7Give these instructions to the believers, so that they will be above reproach. If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. 9A widow should be enrolled if she is at least sixty years old, faithful to her husband, 10and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.

1 Timothy 5:8 word by word

Εἰ δέ τις τῶν ἰδίων καὶ μάλιστα οἰκείων οὐ προνοεῖ, τὴν πίστιν ἤρνηται καὶ ἔστιν ἀπίστου χείρων.Read the interlinear

• ·δέde · thenG1161
• Ifεἰei · ifG1487
• anyoneτιςtis · oneG5100
• does not provide forοὐou · noG3756
• does not provide forπρονοέωpronoeō · to care forG4306
• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• ownἴδιοςidios · one's own/privateG2398
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• especiallyμάλισταmalista · especiallyG3122
• householdοἰκεῖοςoikeios · of one’s householdG3609
• he has deniedἀρνέομαιarneomai · to denyG720
• faithπίστιςpistis · faithG4102
• isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• worse thanχείρωνcheirōn · worse thanG5501
• an unbelieverἄπιστοςapistos · unbelievingG571

Cross-references for 1 Timothy 5:8

• Genesis 30:30Indeed, 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?”
• Isaiah 58:7Isn’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 7:11So 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!
• Luke 11:11What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead?
• 2 Corinthians 12:14See, 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.
• Galatians 6:10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
• 1 Timothy 5:4But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show godliness to their own family and repay their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.
• 2 Timothy 3:5having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these!
• Revelation 2:13I 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 3:8I 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.
• Matthew 18:17If 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.
• Luke 12:47That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows.
• John 15:22If 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 2:15For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.
• 2 Corinthians 6:15What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?

Commentaries on 1 Timothy 5:8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8But if any provide not for his own - His own people or relatives. Those of his own house - That is, his own family, or a poor widow or relative that lives under his roof. Hath denied the faith - The Christian religion, which strongly inculcates love and benevolence to all mankind. Is worse than an infidel - For what are called the dictates of nature lead men to feel for and provide for their own families. Heathen writers are full of maxims of this kind…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8But if any provide not for his own - The apostle was speaking 1 Timothy 5:4 particularly of the duty of children toward a widowed mother. In enforcing that duty, he gives the subject, as he often does in similar cases, a general direction, and says that all ought to provide for those who were dependent on them, and that if they did not do this, they had a less impressive sense of the obligations of duty than even the pagan had. On the duty here referred…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 3-8Verses 3-8 Honour widows that are widows indeed, relieve them, and maintain them. It is the duty of children, if their parents are in need, and they are able to relieve them, to do it to the utmost of their power. Widowhood is a desolate state; but let widows trust in the Lord, and continue in prayer. All who live in pleasure, are dead while they live, spiritually dead, dead in trespasses and sins. Alas, what numbers there are of this description among…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8The faith of the Christians was and is more than just belief. It is a complete way of living (see James 2:14–26).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. But--reverting to 1Ti 5:4, "If any (a general proposition; therefore including in its application the widow's children or grandchildren) provide not for his own (relations in general), and especially for those of his own house (in particular), he hath (practically) denied the faith." Faith without love and its works is dead; "for the subject matter of faith is not mere opinion, but the grace and truth of God, to which he that believes gives up his…Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Timothy 5:8

• Beneficence
• Commandments
• Husband
• Industry
• Minister, Christian
• Parents
• Women

In the dictionaries

• Beforehand
• Deny
• Guide
• Marry
• Reproachfully
• Requite
• Reward
• Widows
• Church
• Infidel

Commentaries on 1 Timothy 5

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings