1 Timothy 5:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 5:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 5:8 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse tha..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 5:8 — 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. house: or, kindred”
— 1 Timothy 5:8 (KJV)
1 Timothy 5:8 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 5:8
“For it was little which thou hadst before I came, and it is now increased unto a multitude; and the LORD hath blessed thee since my coming: and now when shall I provide for mine own house also? increased: Heb. broken forth since...: Heb. at my foot”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:8: provide, own, house
“There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:8: any, house, hath
“And the king said, Is there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may shew the kindness of God unto him? And Ziba said unto the king, Jonathan hath yet a son, which is lame on his feet.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:8: any, house, hath
“Moreover he hath not seen the sun, nor known any thing: this hath more rest than the other.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:8: any, own, hath
“Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? Yea...: Heb. Yea, because, etc.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:8: any, hath, than
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