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1 Timothy 5:8

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

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ASV

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

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.

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17 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
ΕἰEiIfG1487 →
δέdenowG1161 →
τιςtisanyoneG5100 →
τῶνtōn<the>G3588 →
ἰδίωνidiōn[their] ownG2398 →
καὶkaiandG2532 →
μάλισταmalistaespeciallyG3122 →
οἰκείωνoikeiōn[their] householdG3609 →
οὐounotG3756 →
προνοεῖ,pronoeidoes provide for,G4306 →
τὴνtēntheG3588 →
πίστινpistinfaithG4102 →
ἤρνηταιērnētaihe has deniedG720 →
καὶkaiandG2532 →
ἔστινestinhe isG1510 →
ἀπίστουapistouthan an unbelieverG571 →
χείρων.cheirōnworse.G5501 →

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Galatians 6:10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.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.Ruth 3:1One day Ruth’s mother-in-law Naomi said to her, “My daughter, should I not seek a resting place for you, that it may be well with you?Luke 11:11–13What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead?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?Titus 1:16They profess to know God, but by their actions they deny Him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.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!2 Timothy 3:5having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these!Luke 8:39“Return home and describe how much God has done for you.” So the man went away and proclaimed all over the town how much Jesus had done for him.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?”Matthew 15:6he need not honor his father or mother with it. Thus you nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition.Genesis 32:22During the night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maidservants, and his eleven sons, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok.1 Timothy 5:16If any believing woman has dependent widows, she must assist them and not allow the church to be burdened, so that it can help the widows who are truly in need.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.2 Peter 2:1Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.Luke 12:47–48That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows.Revelation 2:13I know where you live, where the throne of Satan sits. Yet you have held fast to My name and have not denied your faith in Me, even in the day when My faithful witness Antipas was killed among you, where Satan dwells.Revelation 3:8I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut. For you have only a little strength, yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name.

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