1 Timothy 3:4

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

He must be a good leader of his own family. This means that his children obey him with full respect.

Cross References

Titus 1:6

To be an elder, a man must not be guilty of living in a wrong way. He must be faithful to his wife, and his children must be faithful to God. They must not be known as children who are wild or don’t obey.

1 Timothy 3:12

The men who are special servants must be faithful in marriage. They must be good leaders of children and their own families.

Genesis 18:19

I have made a special agreement with him. I did this so that he would command his children and his descendants to live the way the Lord wants them to. I did this so that they would live right and be fair. Then I, the Lord, can give him what I promised.”

Titus 2:2

Teach the older men to have self-control, to be serious, and to be wise. They must be strong in faith, in love, and in patience.

Acts 10:2

He was a religious man. He and all the others who lived in his house were worshipers of the true God. He gave much of his money to help the poor people and always prayed to God.

Joshua 24:15

“But maybe you don’t want to serve the Lord. You must choose for yourselves today. Today you must decide who you will serve. Will you serve the gods that your ancestors worshiped when they lived on the other side of the Euphrates River? Or will you serve the gods of the Amorites who lived in this land? You must choose for yourselves. But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.”

Titus 2:7

You should be an example for them in every way by the good things you do. When you teach, be honest and serious.

Philippians 4:8

Brothers and sisters, continue to think about what is good and worthy of praise. Think about what is true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected.

Ephesians 5:24

The church serves under Christ, so it is the same with you wives. You should be willing to serve your husbands in everything.