1 Timothy 3:5

for if a man knoweth not how to order his own family, how shall he take proper care of the church of God?

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 over his own family with propriety, having his children under subjection with all gravity of behaviour:

6Not a new convert, lest he be puffed up, and fall into the devil’s crime.

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Cross References

Acts 20:28Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, over which the Holy Ghost hath made you bishops, to feed as shepherds the church of God, which he purchased with his own blood.

Ephesians 1:22and hath put all things under his feet, and hath appointed him head over all to the church,

Ephesians 5:32This mystery is great: but I am speaking with regard to Christ, and with regard to 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 →

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