1 Timothy 3:12

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

1 Timothy 3:2

Therefore an overseer must be irreprehensible, husband of one wife, sober, of sound mind, well arranged, hospitable, giving instruction;

Philippians 1:1

Paul and Timotheus, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the holy in Christ Jesus at Philippi, with the overseers and servants:

1 Timothy 3:4-5

Presiding well over his own house, having the children in subjection with all gravity;

1 Timothy 3:8

Deacons likewise grave, not speaking equivocally, not holding to much wine, not occupied in 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

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1 Timothy 3:2
Therefore an overseer must be irreprehensible, husband of one wife, sober, of sound mind, well arranged, hospitable, giving instruction;