A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household. Cross References Philippians 1:1Paul 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. Chapter Outline 1. How bishops, deacons, and their wives should be qualified;14. and to what end Paul wrote to Timothy of these things. 15. Of the church, and the blessed truth therein taught and professed. Jump to Previous Children Conducting Deacon Deacons Good Household Households Houses Husband Husbands Leading Manage Managers Ministers Ministrants Rule Ruling Servants True. Wife WiselyJump to Next Children Conducting Deacon Deacons Good Household Households Houses Husband Husbands Leading Manage Managers Ministers Ministrants Rule Ruling Servants True. Wife Wisely |
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