1 Timothy 3:5
(For if a man has not the art of ruling his house, how will he take care of the church of God?)
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
In Context
4Ruling his house well, having his children under control with all serious behaviour;
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:29Why then are you looking with envy on my offerings of meat and of meal which were ordered by my word, honouring your sons before me, and making yourselves fat with all the best of the offerings of Israel, my people?
Acts 20:28Give attention to yourselves, and to all the flock which the Holy Spirit has given into your care, to give food to the church of God, for which he gave his blood.
Ephesians 1:22And he has put all things under his feet, and has made him to be head over all things to the church,
Ephesians 5:32This is a great secret: but my words are about 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 →