Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
But if anyone does not provide for [the needs of] his own [relatives], and especially for his own [immediate] family, he has denied the faith [i.e., the fundamental beliefs of Christianity], and is worse than an unbeliever.
New American Standard Bible
But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has
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.
Holman Bible
But if anyone does not provide
International Standard Version
If anyone does not take care of his own relatives, especially his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
A Conservative Version
But if any man does not provide for his own, and especially those belonging his household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
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.
Amplified
If anyone fails to provide for his own, and especially for those of his own family, he has denied the faith [by disregarding its precepts] and is worse than an unbeliever [who fulfills his obligation in these matters].
Anderson New Testament
And if any one provides not for his own, and especially for those of his own house hold, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.
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.
Common New Testament
If any one does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his own family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
Daniel Mace New Testament
he that takes no care of his relations, especially those of his own family, has renounc'd the faith and is worse than an infidel.
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.
Godbey New Testament
But if any one provides not for his own, and especially those of his own house, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
Goodspeed New Testament
Whoever fails to provide for his own relatives, and particularly for members of his own family, has disowned the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
John Wesley New Testament
But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own family, he hath denied the faith and is worse than an infidel.
Julia Smith Translation
And if any for his own, and chiefly for his own household provide not, he has denied the faith, and is worse than the unbelieving.
King James 2000
But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But if someone does not provide for his own [relatives], and especially the members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
Modern King James verseion
But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an infidel.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
If there be any that provideth not for his own, and namely for them of his household, the same denieth the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
Moffatt New Testament
Whoever does not provide for his own relatives and particularly for his own family, has repudiated the faith: he is worse than an infidel.
Montgomery New Testament
But if any one fails to provide for his own, and especially for his kindred, he has denied the faith and is worse than an infidel.
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.
New Heart English Bible
But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.
Noyes New Testament
But if any one provideth not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.
Sawyer New Testament
And if any one provides not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.
The Emphasized Bible
If, however, anyone, for his own, and specially them of his household, taketh not forethought, his faith, hath he denied, and is worse, than one without faith!
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But if any man provide not for his own relations, and especially for those more immediately of his own family, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Any one who fails to provide for his own relations, and especially for those under his own roof, has disowned the Faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.
Webster
But if any provideth not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
Weymouth New Testament
But if a man makes no provision for those dependent on him, and especially for his own family, he has disowned the faith and is behaving worse than an unbeliever.
Williams New Testament
Whoever fails to provide for his own relatives, and especially for those of his immediate family, has disowned the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
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.
Worrell New Testament
But, if any one provides not for his own, and especially for his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.
Worsley New Testament
But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own family, he hath renounced the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
Youngs 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.
Themes
Care » Causes of » Providing for the family
Christian ministers » Charge delivered to
Family » Cares » Providing for the family
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To provide for them
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Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Timothy 5:8
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Context Readings
Instructions About Widows
7 Command these things also, so that they [i.e., the widows and their families] can live above reproach. 8 But if anyone does not provide for [the needs of] his own [relatives], and especially for his own [immediate] family, he has denied the faith [i.e., the fundamental beliefs of Christianity], and is worse than an unbeliever. 9 [But] do not put a widow on the list [i.e., of people being helped by the church. See Acts 6:1] who is under sixty years old. [And she must] have been the wife of one man,
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Cross References
Titus 1:16
These people claim to know God [as Savior], but they deny Him by their actions, so they are detestable and disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.
Galatians 6:10
So then, we should do the right thing toward every person whenever we have the opportunity, and especially toward people who are part of God's family [i.e., those making up "the faith"].
2 Corinthians 6:15
And what harmony can Christ have with Belial? [Note: "Belial" means "worthlessness" and was used for referring to the devil]. Or, what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?
2 Corinthians 12:14
Now, this is the third time I have been ready to come to you, and I will not be a [financial] burden to you. For I do not want your possessions but you yourselves, because children should not [have to] save up for their parents, but parents for their children.
2 Timothy 3:5
[These people] maintain an appearance of being godly, but they have denied its power; [you should] turn away from such people.
2 Peter 2:1
But just as there were false prophets among the people before, there will also be false teachers among you [Christians]. They will privately teach harmful doctrines that destroy people [spiritually], by even denying [that Jesus is] the Master, [and thereby] destroying themselves quickly.
Revelation 3:8
I know about your deeds. (See, I have placed before you an open door, which no one can close). [Note: This probably refers to their being assured of some unspecified opportunity]. [I know] that you have [only] a little bit of strength, but [in spite of that] you have obeyed my word and did not deny my name.
Matthew 7:11
If then you know how to give good gifts to your children, even though you are sinful [human beings], how much more [likely] is it that your Father in heaven will give good things to those who ask Him?
Matthew 18:17
And if he refuses to listen to them [i.e., the witnesses], explain the [whole] matter to the church [i.e., probably a specially called meeting of mature Christians to resolve the matter]. And if he refuses to listen to the church also, [i.e., to acknowledge his sin and repent of it], consider him like an [unconverted] Gentile or tax collector [i.e., do not have fellowship with him].
Luke 11:11-13
And what father among you, whose son asks [him] {{Some ancient manuscripts add for a loaf of bread, will give him a stone [instead]? Or, [if he asks]}} for a fish, will give him a snake [instead]?
Luke 12:47-48
And that slave who knew what his master wanted, but did not make preparations [i.e., for his master's return], or do what his master wanted, will be whipped with many lashes.
John 15:22
They would not be guilty of sinning if I had not come and spoken to them. But now [that I have], they have no excuse for their sin.
2 Corinthians 2:15-16
For we [i.e., through our preaching] are like a fragrant incense which goes up to God, [and spreads the knowledge] of Christ among both saved and lost people.
Jude 1:4
For certain men have secretly infiltrated [your ranks]; they are men who had been written about long ago that they should be judged [and condemned] for perverting the unearned favor of our God into [a license for] living unrestrained, indecent lives, and who deny [the identity and work of] our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.
Revelation 2:13
I know where you are living; [it is] where Satan's throne is. And [I know] that you are holding on firmly to my name, and did not deny [your] faith in me, even in the days of my faithful witness Antipas [Note: The Greek word here for witness is "martyr"], who was killed there where you are, where Satan lives.