1 Timothy 5:8

KJV1611 – Modern English

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

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Other Translations

  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    If anyone does not provide for their own, and especially for their own household, they have denied the faith and are worse than an unbeliever.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard 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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    But{G1161} if{G1487} any{G5100} provideth{G4306} not{G3756} for{G4306} his own,{G2398} and{G2532} specially{G3122} his own household,{G3609} he hath denied{G720} the faith,{G4102} and{G2532} is{G2076} worse{G5501} than an unbeliever.{G571}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    But{G1161} if any{G1536} provide{G4306}{(G5719)} not{G3756} for his own{G2398}, and{G2532} specially{G3122} for those of his own house{G3609}, he hath denied{G720}{(G5763)} the faith{G4102}, and{G2532} is{G2076}{(G5748)} worse than{G5501} an infidel{G571}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Yf ther be eny that provideth not for his awne and namly for them of his housholde the same denyeth the fayth and is worsse then an infydell.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    But yf there be eny man that prouydeth not for his awne, and specially for them of his houssholde, the same hath denyed the faith, and is worse then an infydele.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    If there bee any that prouideth not for his owne, and namely for them of his housholde, hee denieth the faith, and is worse then an infidell.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    But if any prouide not for his owne, and specially for them of his housholde, he hath denyed the fayth, and is worse then an infidell.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    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.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    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.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    But if someone does not provide for his own, especially his own family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

Referenced Verses

  • Isa 58:7 : 7 Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and that you bring the poor that are cast out to your house? When you see the naked, that you cover him; and that you do not hide yourself from your own flesh?
  • 2 Cor 12:14 : 14 Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be burdensome to you, for I seek not yours, but you. For the children should not lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
  • Titus 1:16 : 16 They profess to know God, but in works they deny Him, being abominable, disobedient, and disqualified for every good work.
  • Gal 6:10 : 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, especially to those who are of the household of faith.
  • Matt 7:11 : 11 If you then, being 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 11:11-13 : 11 If a son asks bread from any of you who is a father, will you give him a stone? or if he asks for a fish, will you give him a serpent instead of a fish? 12 Or if he asks for an egg, will you offer him a scorpion? 13 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?
  • 2 Cor 6:15 : 15 And what agreement has Christ with Belial? Or what part has he who believes with an unbeliever?
  • Gen 30:30 : 30 "For it was little which you had before I came, and it is now increased to a multitude, and the LORD has blessed you since my coming. Now, when shall I provide for my own house also?"
  • 2 Tim 3:5 : 5 Having a form of godliness but denying its power. From such turn away.
  • Rev 3:8 : 8 I know your works: behold, I have set before you an open door, and no man can shut it: for you have a little strength, and have kept my word, and have not denied my name.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 7 And these things command, that they may be blameless.

  • 1 Tim 3:4-5
    2 verses
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    4 One who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all respectfulness;

    5 For if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?

  • 1 Tim 5:9-14
    6 verses
    73%

    9 Do not let a widow be taken into the number under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,

    10 Well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.

    11 But refuse the younger widows; for when they have begun to grow wanton against Christ, they desire to marry;

    12 Having condemnation because they have cast off their first faith.

    13 And besides, they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but also gossipers and busybodies, speaking things they ought not.

    14 Therefore I desire that the younger women marry, bear children, manage the house, give no opportunity to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

  • 72%

    16 If any man or woman who believes has widows, let them relieve them, and do not let the church be burdened, so that it may relieve those who are truly widows.

    17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.

    18 For the Scripture says, You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain. And, The laborer is worthy of his wages.

  • 1 Tim 5:3-5
    3 verses
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    3 Honor widows who are truly widows.

    4 But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show piety at home and to repay their parents, for this is good and acceptable before God.

    5 Now she who is truly a widow, and left alone, trusts in God and continues in supplications and prayers night and day.

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    10 For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat.

    11 For we hear that there are some who walk among you disorderly, not working at all, but being busybodies.

  • Titus 1:6-7
    2 verses
    70%

    6 If anyone is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination.

    7 For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God; not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money;

  • Jas 2:15-17
    3 verses
    69%

    15 If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food,

    16 and one of you says to them, Depart in peace, be warmed and filled, but you do not give them the things needed for the body, what does it profit?

    17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.

  • 11 And does not do any of those duties, but has eaten upon the mountains, and defiled his neighbor's wife,

  • 7 Who goes to war at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Or who tends a flock and does not drink of the milk of the flock?

  • 13 If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.

  • 5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed.

  • 17 But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his compassion from him, how does the love of God abide in him?

  • 12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who will give you what is your own?

  • 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

  • 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by compulsion, but willingly; not for dishonest gain, but with a ready mind;

  • Eph 5:28-29
    2 verses
    67%

    28 So men ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.

    29 For no one ever hated his own flesh; but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord does the church:

  • 33 But he who is married cares about the things of the world, how he may please his wife.

  • 27 Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.

  • 8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

  • 5 But you say, Whoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatever you might be profited by me;

  • 29 And he said to them, Truly I say to you, There is no man who has left house, or parents, or brothers, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake,

  • 15 Who has not eaten upon the mountains, nor lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, has not defiled his neighbor's wife,

  • 5 Useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself.

  • 37 He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he who loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

  • 13 Woe to him who builds his house by unrighteousness, and his upper rooms by injustice; who uses his neighbor’s service without wages, and gives him nothing for his work;

  • 27 She watches over the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.

  • 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words: for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the children of disobedience.

  • 5 Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren and for strangers;

  • 26 If any man comes to me and does not hate his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brothers, and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

  • 11 But you, O man of God, flee these things; and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.

  • 5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with what you have. For He has said, 'I will never leave you, nor forsake you.'

  • 21 Providing honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

  • 2 For people will be lovers of themselves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

  • 9 Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son.