A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household. Context 12Deacons must be husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households. 13For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. 14I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long; 15but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth. 16By common confession, great is the mystery of godliness: Links 1 Timothy 3:12 NIV1 Timothy 3:12 NLT 1 Timothy 3:12 ESV 1 Timothy 3:12 NASB 1 Timothy 3:12 KJV 1 Timothy 3:12 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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