1 Timothy 3:5
But if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?
Douay-Rheims 1899
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
4One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all chastity.
6Not a neophyte: lest being puffed up with pride, he fall into the judgment of the devil.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:29Why have you kicked away my victims, and my gifts which I commanded to be offered in the temple: and thou hast rather honoured thy sons than me, to eat the firstfruits of every sacrifice of my people Israel?
Acts 20:28Take heed to yourselves, and to the whole flock, wherein the Holy Ghost hath placed you bishops, to rule the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
Ephesians 1:22And he hath subjected all things under his feet, and hath made him head over all the church,
Ephesians 5:32This is a great sacrament; but I speak in Christ and in 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 →