1 Timothy 3:12

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

1 Timothy 3:12

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

Let servants be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

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ASV

American Standard Version

Let deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling [their] children and their own houses well.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

Let deacons be husbands of one wife, presiding over [their] children and [their] own houses well.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

1 Timothy 3

¹⁰ Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.

¹¹ In the same way, the women must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things.

¹² A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.

¹³ For those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

¹⁴ Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these things

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