1 Timothy 3:5

The Passion Translation

For if he’s unable to properly lead his own household well, how could he properly lead God’s household?

Cross References

Acts 20:28

So guard your hearts. Be true shepherds over all the flock and feed them well. Remember, it was the Holy Spirit who appointed you to guard and oversee the churches that belong to Jesus, the Anointed One, which he purchased and established by his own blood.

1 Corinthians 10:32

And make sure you’re not offending Jews or Greeks or any part of God’s assembly over your personal preferences.

Ephesians 1:22

And he alone is the leader and source of everything needed in the church. God has put everything beneath the authority of Jesus Christ and has given him the highest rank above all others.

Ephesians 5:24

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

Ephesians 5:32

Marriage is the beautiful design of the Almighty, a great mystery of Christ and his church.

1 Timothy 3:15

But if I’m delayed in coming, you’ll already have these instructions on how to conduct the affairs of the church of the living God, his very household and the supporting pillar and firm foundation of the truth.