1 Timothy 3:5
For if he knoweth not how to guide his own house well, how can he guide the church of God.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
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
4and one that guideth well his own house, and holdeth his children in subjection with all purity.
Cross References
Acts 20:28Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock over which the Holy Spirit hath established you bishops; that ye feed the church of God, which he hath acquired by his blood.
Ephesians 1:22and he hath subjected all things under his feet; and hath given him who is high over all, to be the head of the church;
Ephesians 5:32This is a great mystery; but I am speaking of the Messiah, and of 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 →