1 Timothy 3:12

New English Translation

Deacons must be husbands of one wife and good managers of their children and their own households.

Cross References

Philippians 1:1

From Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the overseers and deacons.

1 Timothy 3:2

The overseer then must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,

1 Timothy 3:8

Deacons likewise must be dignified, not two-faced, not given to excessive drinking, not greedy for gain,