12A deacon must be the husband of but one wife and must manage his children and his household well.


In Context

9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.

10 They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.

11 In the same way, their wives are to be women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.

12 A deacon must be the husband of but one wife and must manage his children and his household well.

13 Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.

14 Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that,

1st Timothy 3:12 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

3:12Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

3:12Let deacons be the husbands of one wife: who rule well their children, and their own houses.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

3:12Let deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:12Let the ministers be husbands of one wife, conducting their children and their own houses well:

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

3:12Let deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:12Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children, and their own houses well.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:12Let servants be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

3:12Ministrants — let them be of one wife husbands; the children leading well, and their own houses,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

3:12Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.