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. |
But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. |
But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever. |
If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. |
If anyone fails to provide for his relatives, and especially for those of his own family, he has disowned the faith [by failing to accompany it with fruits] and is worse than an unbeliever. |
But if, as is the case, a certain one does not anticipate the needs of his own and provide for them, and especially for those of his own household, he has denied the Faith and is worse than an unbeliever. |
1. You should make it clear that for a man to refuse to look after his own relations, especially those actually living in his house, is a denial of the faith he professes. He is worse than a man who makes no profession. |
Whoever fails to provide for his own relatives, and especially for those of his immediate family, has disowned the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. |
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