1 Timothy 3:12

KJV1611 – Modern English

Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

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  • 1 Tim 3:2 : 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
  • 1 Tim 3:4-5 : 4 One who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all respectfulness; 5 For if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?
  • 1 Tim 3:8 : 8 Likewise, the deacons must be dignified, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain;
  • Phil 1:1 : 1 Paul and Timothy, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 1 Tim 3:1-11
    11 verses
    83%

    1This is a true saying: If a man desires the office of a bishop, he desires a good work.

    2A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

    3Not given to wine, not a striker, not greedy for dishonest gain; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;

    4One who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all respectfulness;

    5For if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?

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

    7Moreover, he must have a good reputation with those outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

    8Likewise, the deacons must be dignified, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain;

    9Holding the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

    10And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless.

    11In the same way, their wives must be dignified, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

  • 1 Tim 3:13
    81%

    13For those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

  • Titus 1:6-7
    2 verses
    77%

    6If anyone is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination.

    7For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God; not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money;

  • Titus 2:2-6
    5 verses
    74%

    2That the older men be sober, dignified, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience.

    3The older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not addicted to much wine, teachers of good things;

    4That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,

    5To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed.

    6Likewise exhort the young men to be sober-minded.

  • 1 Tim 5:14
    71%

    14Therefore I desire that the younger women marry, bear children, manage the house, give no opportunity to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

  • 1 Tim 5:16-17
    2 verses
    70%

    16If any man or woman who believes has widows, let them relieve them, and do not let the church be burdened, so that it may relieve those who are truly widows.

    17Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.

  • Col 3:18-20
    3 verses
    70%

    18Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

    19Husbands, love your wives, and do not be bitter against them.

    20Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing to the Lord.

  • 1 Pet 3:1-2
    2 verses
    69%

    1In the same way, you wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that if any do not obey the word, they may also be won without a word by the conduct of their wives;

    2While they observe your pure conduct with reverence.

  • Eph 5:24-25
    2 verses
    69%

    24Therefore just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything.

    25Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave himself for it;

  • 1 Tim 5:9-10
    2 verses
    68%

    9Do not let a widow be taken into the number under sixty years old, having been the wife of one man,

    10Well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.

  • 1 Pet 3:5-7
    3 verses
    68%

    5For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands:

    6Just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose daughters you are if you do good and are not afraid with any fear.

    7In the same way, you husbands, live with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.

  • Eph 5:22
    68%

    22Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord.

  • 1 Cor 7:2-3
    2 verses
    67%

    2Nevertheless, to avoid sexual immorality, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.

    3Let the husband give to the wife her due affection, and likewise also the wife to the husband.

  • 1 Tim 5:2-4
    3 verses
    67%

    2The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.

    3Honor widows who are truly widows.

    4But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show piety at home and to repay their parents, for this is good and acceptable before God.

  • Eph 5:33
    67%

    33Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and let the wife see that she respects her husband.

  • 1 Tim 2:12
    66%

    12But I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man, but to be silent.

  • Titus 3:1
    66%

    1Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,

  • 1 Tim 6:1
    66%

    1Let as many servants as are under the yoke consider their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and His doctrine be not blasphemed.

  • 1 Cor 14:34
    65%

    34Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says.

  • 1 Tim 5:7
    65%

    7And these things command, that they may be blameless.

  • Titus 2:9
    65%

    9Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things, not answering back;

  • Ps 128:3
    65%

    3Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine by the sides of your house; your children like olive plants around your table.

  • 2 Chr 31:18
    65%

    18And to the genealogy of their little ones, their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, through all the congregation, for in their set office they sanctified themselves in holiness:

  • 1 Thess 5:13
    64%

    13And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.