1 Timothy 5:8

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.

Translations

1 Timothy 5:8 - Amplified Bible

If anyone fails to provide for his relatives, and especially for those of his own family, he has disowned the faith [by failing to accompany it with fruits] and is worse than an unbeliever [who performs his obligation in these matters].

1 Timothy 5:8 - 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.

1 Timothy 5:8 - 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.

1 Timothy 5:8 - Darby Bible

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.

1 Timothy 5:8 - English Standard Version

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.

1 Timothy 5:8 - 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.

1 Timothy 5:8 - La Biblia de las Americas

Pero si alguno no provee para los suyos, y especialmente para los de su casa, ha negado la fe y es peor que un incrédulo.

1 Timothy 5:8 - The Message

1 Timothy 5:8 - New American Standard Bible

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.

1 Timothy 5:8 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Pero si alguien no provee para los suyos, y especialmente para los de su casa, ha negado la fe y es peor que un incrédulo.

1 Timothy 5:8 - World English Bible

But if anyone doesn`t provide for his own, and specially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

1 Timothy 5:8 - Young's Living 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.

1 Timothy 5:8 - Additional Comments

James 1:27 tells us that taking care of widows is pure and undefiled religion, and here we see that if you do not take care of the widows in your family, you have denied the faith (i.e. it became obvious you are not a Christian - ), and are worse than an unbeliever.
This is one way of honoring your parents, by taking care of them in their old age. This not only includes their physical needs, but also their emotional needs. Like the song "The Cats in the Cradle", when a child leaves the nest, the need of the child for emotional support from the parent slowly turns so the parent has more of a need of emotional support from the child. Do you have a parent or parents who you not been considering their emotional need for your friendship and honoring?
Think about writing a tribute to your parents if they are still alive. Write a tribute for each one. First, prepare your heart by seeing them as Christ sees them. Then, write down your memories, and all they did right. Finish by organizing it and presenting it to them. You will bless them more than you can imagine.

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