1 Timothy 3:4

New Century Version

He must be a good family leader, having children who cooperate with full respect.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him so he would command his children and his descendants to live the way the Lord wants them to, to live right and be fair. Then I, the Lord, will give Abraham what I promised him.”

Acts 10:2

Cornelius was a religious man. He and all the other people who lived in his house worshiped the true God. He gave much of his money to the poor and prayed to God often.

Ephesians 5:24

As the church yields to Christ, so you wives should yield to your husbands in everything.

Philippians 4:8

Brothers and sisters, think about the things that are good and worthy of praise. Think about the things that are true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected.

1 Timothy 3:12

Deacons must have only one wife and be good leaders of their children and their own families.

Titus 1:6

An elder must not be guilty of doing wrong, must have only one wife, and must have believing children. They must not be known as children who are wild and do not cooperate.

Titus 2:2

Teach older men to be self-controlled, serious, wise, strong in faith, in love, and in patience.

Titus 2:7

In every way be an example of doing good deeds. When you teach, do it with honesty and seriousness.

Joshua 24:15

But if you don’t want to serve the Lord, you must choose for yourselves today whom you will serve. You may serve the gods that your ancestors worshiped when they lived on the other side of the Euphrates River, or you may serve the gods of the Amorites who lived in this land. As for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.”