I Timothy 3:4
The Scripture
(4) One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Paul listed the qualifications for a bishop, including being blameless, the husband of one wife, sober, and able to teach, as well as similar qualifications for deacons and their wives. He expressed hope to visit Timothy soon but wrote so that Timothy would know how to conduct himself in the house of God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
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I Timothy 3:12Genesis 18:19Joshua 24:15Psalms 101:2Psalms 101:3Psalms 101:4Psalms 101:5Psalms 101:6Psalms 101:7Psalms 101:8Acts 10:2Titus 1:6
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