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Provide (προνοεῖ)
See on Rom 12:17.
His own - those of his own house (τῶν ἰδίων - οἰκείων)
His own relations, see on Joh 1:11. Those who form part of his family, see on Gal 6:10.
He hath denied the faith (τὴν πίστιν ἤρνηται)
The verb not in Paul, but Quite often in Pastorals. The phrase only here and Rev 2:13. Faith demands works and fruits. By refusing the natural duties which Christian faith implies, one practically denies his possession of faith. Faith does not abolish natural duties, but perfects and strengthens them” (Bengel). Comp. Jam 2:14-17.
Infidel (ἀπίστου)
Better, unbeliever. One who is not a Christian, as 1Co 6:6; 1Co 7:12, 1Co 7:13, etc. Even an unbeliever will perform these duties from natural promptings.