1 Timothy 3:5
(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
King James Version
In Context
4One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
6Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:29Wherefore kick ye at my sacrifice and at mine offering, which I have commanded in my habitation; and honourest thy sons above me, to make yourselves fat with the chiefest of all the offerings of Israel my people?
Acts 20:28Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
Ephesians 1:22And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
Ephesians 5:32This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 3:2-8
Duties of Bishops and Deacons. ( a. d. 64.) 1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how… Read the whole commentary →