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But the one who lives for pleasure is dead even[a] while she lives. Reinforce[b] these commands,[c] so that they will be beyond reproach. But if someone does not provide for his own,[d] especially his own family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

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  1. 1 Timothy 5:6 tn For “is dead even” the Greek text reads “has died.”
  2. 1 Timothy 5:7 tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
  3. 1 Timothy 5:7 tn Grk “and command these things.”
  4. 1 Timothy 5:8 tn That is, “his own relatives.”