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

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Provideth not for his own (των ιδιων ου προνοε). Condition of first class with ε and present active (or middle προνοειτα) indicati…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But if any provide not for his own. The apostle was speaking in 1 Timothy 5:4 particularly of the duty of children towards a w…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

But if any provide not for his own.—This repeated warning was necessary in the now rapidly widening circle of believers.<…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And if any person do not provide for his own—Erasmus has translated it, “If any woman do not provide for her own,” making it apply exclusi…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But if any provide not for his own
Not only for his wife and children, but for his parents, when grown old, and cann…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Honour widows that are widows indeed, relieve them, and maintain them. It is the duty of children, if their parents are in need and they a…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Previously, the Apostle instructed Timothy on the use of and abstinence from foods; here he instructs him on the distribution of provisio…

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