Berean Standard Bible
“If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”
In chapter 5 Paul gives Timothy practical guidance about how the church should care for widows and what families owe their own. In first-century society, a widow without family support could face real poverty.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
World English Bible (WEB)
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.
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.
American Standard Version (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.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
and if any one for his own -- and especially for those of the household -- does not provide, the faith he has denied, and than an unbeliever he is worse.
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Y si alguno no tiene cuidado de los suyos, y mayormente de los de su casa, la fe negó, y es peor que un infiel.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
El que no se ocupa de los suyos, especialmente de los de su propia familia, ha negado la fe y es peor que un infiel.
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