1 Timothy 3:4

New International Reader's Version

He must manage his own family well. He must make sure that his children obey him. And he must do this in a way that gains him respect.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him. He must direct his children to live in the way that pleases me. And he must direct the members of his family after him to do the same. So he must guide all of them in doing what is right and fair. Then I, the Lord, will do for Abraham what I have promised him.”

Acts 10:2

Cornelius and all his family were faithful and worshiped God. He gave freely to people who were in need. He prayed to God regularly.

Ephesians 5:24

The church follows the lead of Christ. In the same way, wives should follow the lead of their husbands in everything.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, my brothers and sisters, always think about what is true. Think about what is noble, right and pure. Think about what is lovely and worthy of respect. If anything is excellent or worthy of praise, think about those kinds of things.

1 Timothy 3:12

A deacon must be faithful to his wife. He must manage his children and family well.

Titus 1:6

An elder must be without blame. He must be faithful to his wife. His children must be believers. They must not give anyone a reason to say that they are wild and don’t obey.

Titus 2:2

Tell the older men that in anything they do, they must not go too far. They must be worthy of respect. They must control themselves. They must have true faith. They must love others. They must not give up.

Titus 2:7

Do what is good. Set an example for them in everything. When you teach, be honest and serious.

Joshua 24:15

But suppose you don’t want to serve him. Then choose for yourselves right now whom you will serve. You can choose the gods your people served east of the Euphrates River. Or you can serve the gods of the Amorites. After all, you are living in their land. But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.”