1 Timothy 3:12

Deacons must be the husband of one wife, and must manage their children and their households well.

1 Timothy 3:2

Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

Philippians 1:1

Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons:

1 Timothy 3:4-5

He must manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity

1 Timothy 3:8

Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, and not fond of sordid gain;

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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
Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,