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1 Timothy 5:6-8
New English Translation
1 Timothy 5:6-8
New English Translation
6 But the one who lives for pleasure is dead even[a] while she lives. 7 Reinforce[b] these commands,[c] so that they will be beyond reproach. 8 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 Timothy 5:6 tn For “is dead even” the Greek text reads “has died.”
- 1 Timothy 5:7 tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
- 1 Timothy 5:7 tn Grk “and command these things.”
- 1 Timothy 5:8 tn That is, “his own relatives.”
1 Timothy 5:6-8
New International Version
1 Timothy 5:6-8
New International Version
6 But the widow who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives.(A) 7 Give the people these instructions,(B) so that no one may be open to blame. 8 Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied(C) the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
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