1 Timothy 3:12

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

1 Timothy 3:2

The overseer then must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,

Philippians 1:1

From Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the overseers and deacons.

1 Timothy 3:4-5

He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity.

1 Timothy 3:8

Deacons likewise must be dignified, not two-faced, not given to excessive drinking, not greedy for 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
The overseer then must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,

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