1 Timothy 3:12

Let Deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their houses well.

1 Timothy 3:2

The Bishop, then, is to be a man of good name, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, serious-minded, having respect for order, opening his house freely to guests, a ready teacher;

Philippians 1:1

Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, with the Bishops and Deacons of the church:

1 Timothy 3:4-5

Ruling his house well, having his children under control with all serious behaviour;

1 Timothy 3:8

Deacons, in the same way, are to be serious in their behaviour, not false in word, not given to taking much wine or greatly desiring the wealth of this world;

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Summary

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

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Bible References

General references

1 Timothy 3:2
The Bishop, then, is to be a man of good name, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, serious-minded, having respect for order, opening his house freely to guests, a ready teacher;

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