1 Timothy 3:5

Contemporary English Version 1995

If they don't know how to control their own families, how can they look after God's people?

Cross References

1 Samuel 3:13

He knew that his sons refused to respect me, and he let them get away with it, even though I said I would punish his family forever.

Ephesians 5:24

Wives should always put their husbands first, as the church puts Christ first.

Ephesians 5:32

This is a great mystery, but I understand it to mean Christ and his church.

1 Timothy 3:15

so if I am delayed, you will know how everyone who belongs to God's family ought to behave. After all, the church of the living God is the strong foundation of truth.

Ephesians 1:22

God has put all things under the power of Christ, and for the good of the church he has made him the head of everything.

Acts 20:28

Look after yourselves and everyone the Holy Spirit has placed in your care. Be like shepherds to God's church. It is the flock he bought with the blood of his own Son.

1 Corinthians 10:32

Don't cause problems for Jews or Greeks or anyone else who belongs to God's church.