1 Timothy 3:4

The Passion Translation

His heart should be set on guiding his household with wisdom and dignity; bringing up his children to worship with devotion and purity.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

It is true; I have singled him out as my own, so that he will lead his family and household to follow my ways and live by what is right and just. I will fulfill all the promises that I have spoken to him.”

Acts 10:2

a devout man of extraordinary character who worshiped God and prayed regularly, together with all his family. He also had a heart for the poor and gave generously to help them.

Ephesians 5:24

In the same way the church is devoted to Christ, let the wives be devoted to their husbands in everything.

Philippians 4:8

Keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising him always.

1 Timothy 3:12

A deacon’s heart must be toward his wife alone, leading his children and household with excellence.

Titus 1:6

Each of them must be above reproach, devoted solely to his wife, whose children are believers and not rebellious or out of control.

Titus 2:2

Lead the male elders into disciplined lives full of dignity and self-control. Urge them to have a solid faith, generous love, and patient endurance.

Titus 2:7

Above all, set yourself apart as a model of a life nobly lived. With dignity, demonstrate integrity in all that you teach.

Joshua 24:15

If it seems wrong in your eyes to serve Yahweh, then make your decision today which gods you will worship—the gods which your ancestors worshiped in Mesopotamia or the gods which the Amorites worship in the land where you are now living—but I and my family, we will give our lives to worship and serve Yahweh!”