1 Timothy 3:12

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Timothy 3:12

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

Deacons should be the husband of one wife, men who lead their own children and their own houses well.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

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

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Timothy 3:12

LetG2077VerbthedeaconsG1249Noun beG2077VerbthehusbandsG435Noun MasculineofoneG3391Adjective wifeG1135Noun Feminine rulingG4291VerbtheirchildrenG5043Noun Neuter andG2532ConjunctiontheirownG2398Adjective housesG3624Noun Masculine wellG2573Adverb

Commentary for 1 Timothy 3:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Timothy 3:12

Summary

Deacons must manage families and households well

Event

Household requirements for deacons

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD