1 Timothy 3:4

New International Version

He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just, so that the Lord will bring about for Abraham what he has promised him.”

Acts 10:2

He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly.

Ephesians 5:24

Now 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 noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

1 Timothy 3:12

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

Titus 1:6

An elder must be blameless, faithful to his wife, a man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient.

Titus 2:2

Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance.

Titus 2:7

In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness

Joshua 24:15

But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”