1 Timothy 3:12
A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.
Cross References
Philippians 1:1
Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:

1 Timothy 3:2
An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

1 Timothy 3:4
An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.

1 Timothy 3:8
Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.


Treasury of Scripture
Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

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1 Timothy 3:2,4,5
A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; …


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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