⁸ But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for ^(A)members of his household, he has ^(B)denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

¹⁴ Here ^(A)for the third time I am ready to come to you. And I will not be a burden, for ^(B)I seek not what is yours but you. For ^(C)children are not obligated to save up for their parents, but ^(D)parents for their children.

¹⁰ So then, ^(A)as we have opportunity, let us ^(B)do good to everyone, and especially to those who are ^(C)of the household of faith.

¹¹ What father among you, if his son asks for^[a] a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; ¹² or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? ¹³ If you then, ^(A)who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father ^(B)give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”

^16 (A)They profess to know God, but they ^(B)deny him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, ^(C)unfit for any good work.

¹¹ If you then, ^(A)who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will ^(B)your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!

⁵ having the appearance of godliness, but ^(A)denying its power. ^(B)Avoid such people.

³⁰ For you had little before I came, ^(A)and it has increased abundantly, and the Lord has blessed you wherever I turned. But now when shall I ^(B)provide for my own household also?”