1 Timothy 3:4

New English Translation

He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him so that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just. Then the Lord will give to Abraham what he promised him.”

Acts 10:2

He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was all his household; he did many acts of charity for the people and prayed to God regularly.

Ephesians 5:24

But as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.

1 Timothy 3:12

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

Titus 1:6

An elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who cannot be charged with dissipation or rebellion.

Titus 2:2

Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.

Titus 2:7

showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

Joshua 24:15

If you have no desire to worship the Lord, choose today whom you will worship, whether it be the gods whom your ancestors worshiped beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. But I and my family will worship the Lord!”