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1Ti 5:8. Ἰδίων, his own) even out of his house.-τῶν οἰκείων, those of his own house) Such even especially as the mother or lonely (helpless) widow, at home, 1Ti 5:4. Many parents make this an excuse for their avarice; but this passage chiefly treats of the duty of grandchildren, which ought to flow from love, not to be opposed to faith.-οὐ προνοεῖ, does not provide) with food and necessary clothing.-τὴν πίστιν ἤρνηται, has denied the faith) Paul hopes that there will be no one among Christians who does not provide for his mother. Faith does not set aside natural duties, but perfects and strengthens them.-ἀπίστου, an infidel) whom even nature teaches this, although he has never embraced the faith.