A disciple is doing well if he can be [as good] as his teacher, and the slave [as good] as his master. If they have called the master of the house [i.e., Jesus] Beelzebub [i.e., the chief of evil spirits. See Mark 3:22], how much more [likely] will they call members of his household [i.e., the disciples] the same thing!

On their second trip Joseph identified himself to his brothers, and Pharaoh was made aware of his origins.

so he can speak words to you that will bring salvation to you and your household.'

And when she was immersed [into Christ], along with her household [i.e., possibly relatives and/or employees] she urged us, saying, "If you consider me to be a faithful disciple of the Lord, come and stay at my house." And she insisted that we go [to her house].

Paul and Silas said, "You and your family can be saved if you [all] believe in the Lord Jesus."

Then they [continued to] speak the message of the Lord to him and everyone [else] in his household.

The jailor immediately took Paul and Silas, and cleansed [and soothed] their wounded [backs] and then he and his [believing] household were immersed [into Christ].

Then he brought them up into his house and prepared a meal for them. So, he and everyone in his household, who had believed in God [and were immersed], rejoiced greatly.

They must be silenced [because] they are upsetting entire families by teaching things they should not be for the shameful purpose of making money.