But Abram said, "O sovereign Lord, what will you give me since I continue to be childless, and my heir is Eliezer of Damascus?" Abram added, "Since you have not given me a descendant, then look, one born in my house will be my heir!"

It is enough for the disciple to become like his teacher, and the slave like his master. If they have called the head of the house 'Beelzebul,' how much more will they defame the members of his household!

The Lord replied, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his household servants, to give them their allowance of food at the proper time?

When the angel who had spoken to him departed, Cornelius called two of his personal servants and a devout soldier from among those who served him,

After she and her household were baptized, she urged us, "If you consider me to be a believer in the Lord, come and stay in my house." And she persuaded us.

So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong to the family of faith.

So then you are no longer foreigners and noncitizens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of God's household,

All the saints greet you, especially those who belong to Caesar's household.

for all things in heaven and on earth were created by him -- all things, whether visible or invisible, whether thrones or dominions, whether principalities or powers -- all things were created through him and for him.