1 Timothy 3:5

(For if a man does not know how to manage his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)

Revised King James 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

4One who rules his own house well, having his children under control, commanding their respect in all ways;

6Not a recent convert, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

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Cross References

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

Ephesians 1:22And he has put all things under his feet, and has appointed him to be the head over all things for the church,

Ephesians 5:32This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning 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 →

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