1 Timothy 3:5
(for if any one know not how to govern his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
1770 John Worsley 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
4not covetous, governing his own family well, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
6not one newly converted, least being puffed up he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Cross References
Acts 20:28Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the holy Spirit hath appointed you bishops, to feed the church of God, which He purchased with his own blood.
Ephesians 1:22and hath put all things under his feet, and given Him to be head over all things to the church;
Ephesians 5:32This mystery is great: 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 →