1 Timothy 3:5
for if a man knoweth not how to preside over his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God—
Noyes Bible
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
4presiding well over his own house, having his children in subjection with all propriety;—
6not a new convert, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the Devil;
Cross References
Acts 20:28Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock over which the Holy Spirit made you overseers, to feed the church of the Lord, which he purchased with his own blood.
Ephesians 1:22and put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things to the church,
Ephesians 5:32This mystery is a great one; but I am speaking of Christ and of 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 →