1 Timothy 5:8

“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 provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel." - 1 Timothy 5:8
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What does 1 Timothy 5:8 mean?

1 Timothy 5:8 from the King James Version of the Bible states, "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." This verse is a powerful reminder of the importance of prioritizing the care and…

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Faithful Provision: A Devoted Heart for Family

In the quiet moments of reflection, we often come across verses that challenge us deeply and require us to look inward at our lives, our priorities, and our commitments. One such verse is found in 1 Timothy 5:8 (KJV), where Paul states, "But if any provide not for his own, and…

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A Prayer for Responsibility and Faithfulness

Heavenly Father, Creator of the heavens and the earth, we come before You today with humble hearts, recognizing the weight of Your Word as it guides our lives and our responsibilities. We thank You for Your guidance through Scripture, especially in the profound truth found in 1…

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1 Timothy 5:8 - "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."
1 Timothy 1:5
1 Timothy 5:3 - "Honour widows that are widows indeed."
1 Timothy 2:8
1 Timothy 5:15 - "For some are already turned aside after Satan."
1 Timothy 1:8 - "But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;"
1 Timothy 4:5 - "For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer."
1 Timothy 5:2 - "The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity."
1 Timothy 5:1 - "Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;"
1 Timothy 5:7 - "And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless."
1 Timothy 5:19 - "Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses."
"Honour widows that are widows indeed." - 1 Timothy 5:3
1 Timothy 6:8 - "And having food and raiment let us be therewith content."
1 Timothy 5:5 - "Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day."
1 Timothy 5:6 - "But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth."
1 Timothy 5:20 - "Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear."
1 Timothy 1:5 - "Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:"
1 Timothy 5:24 - "Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after."
1 Timothy 5:23 - "Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities."
"For some are already turned aside after Satan." - 1 Timothy 5:15
"And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless." - 1 Timothy 5:7
1 Timothy 2:5 - "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;"
1 Timothy 5:25 - "Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid."
1 Timothy 3:8 - "Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;"
"Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear." - 1 Timothy 5:20
1 Timothy 5:22 - "Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure."
"For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer." - 1 Timothy 4:5
1 Timothy 5:11 - "But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;"
1 Timothy 5:14 - "I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully."