1 Timothy 3:12

Deacons must be husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households.

1 Timothy 3:2

Now an overseer must be blameless and beyond reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

Philippians 1:1

Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed),

To all the saints (God’s people) in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, including the overseers and deacons:

1 Timothy 3:4-5

He must manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity [keeping them respectful and well-behaved]

1 Timothy 3:8

Deacons likewise must be men worthy of respect [honorable, financially ethical, of good character], not double-tongued [speakers of half-truths], not addicted to wine, not greedy for dishonest gain,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

1 Timothy 3:12

Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

General references

1 Timothy 3:2

Bible References

General references

Now an overseer must be blameless and beyond reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,