1 Timothy 3:4

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but a man who leads his own house well, having children who are subordinate with all chastity.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

For I know that he will instruct his sons, and his household after him, to keep to the way of the Lord, and to act with judgment and justice, so that, for the sake of Abraham, the Lord may bring about all the things that he has spoken to him."

Acts 10:2

a devout man, fearing God with all his house, giving many alms to the people, and praying to God continually.

Ephesians 5:24

Therefore, just as the Church is subject to Christ, so also should wives be subject to their husbands in all things.

Philippians 4:8

Concerning the rest, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is chaste, whatever is just, whatever is holy, whatever is worthy to be loved, whatever is of good repute, if there is any virtue, if there is any praiseworthy discipline: meditate on these.

1 Timothy 3:12

Deacons should be the husband of one wife, men who lead their own children and their own houses well.

Titus 1:6

if such a man is without offense, the husband of one wife, having faithful children, not accused of self-indulgence, nor of insubordination.

Titus 2:2

Old men should be sober, chaste, prudent, sound in faith, in love, in patience.

Titus 2:7

In all things, present yourself as an example of good works: in doctrine, with integrity, with seriousness,

Joshua 24:15

But if it seems evil to you that you would serve the Lord, a choice is given to you. Choose today what pleases you, and whom you ought to serve above all else, either the gods that your fathers served in Mesopotamia, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you live: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."