1 Timothy 3:5
but if any one does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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 own house beautifully; having children in subordination with all gravity;
6not a novice, lest being puffed up he may fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Cross References
Acts 20:28Take heed to yourselves, and all the flock, over which the Holy Ghost has placed you shepherds, to shepherdise the church of God, which He bought with His own blood.
Ephesians 1:22and has subordinated all things beneath his feet, and given him to be head over all things to the church,
Ephesians 5:32This is a great mystery: but I speak in reference to 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 →