1 Timothy 3:12

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

1 Timothy 3:2

A bishop therefore must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, prudent, of good behaviour, hospitable, apt to teach;

Philippians 1:1

Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints who are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons,

1 Timothy 3:4-5

Ruling his own house well, having his children in subjection with all seriousness.

1 Timothy 3:8

Likewise the deacons must be serious, not double tongued, not given to much wine, not desirous of filthy gain: Holding fast the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

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

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1 Timothy 3:2
A bishop therefore must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, prudent, of good behaviour, hospitable, apt to teach;