1 Timothy 3:5

For if a man does not know how to rule his own household, how shall he take charge of a church of God?

Montgomery 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

4he should be a man who rules his own household well, and keeps his children ever under control and thoroughly well behaved.

6He must not be a recent convert, lest he be blinded with pride, and incur the doom of the devil.

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Cross References

Acts 20:28Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has appointed you overseers, and be shepherds of the church of God which he has purchased with his own blood.

Ephesians 1:22God has put all things under Christ’s feet, and placed him as Head over all in the church,

Ephesians 5:32There is a deep mystery here - I am speaking of Christ and his 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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