1 Timothy 3:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 3:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 3:12 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 3:12 — KJV
“Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.”
— 1 Timothy 3:12 (KJV)
1 Timothy 3:12 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 3:12
“One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:12: let, one, children
“And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:12: let, one, own
“And he shall make an atonement for the holy place, because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions in all their sins: and so shall he do for the tabernacle of the congregation, that remaineth among them in the midst of their uncleanness. remaineth: Heb. dwelleth”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:12: let, one, children
“Certain men, the children of Belial, are gone out from among you, and have withdrawn the inhabitants of their city, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which ye have not known; the children...: or, naughty men”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:12: let, one, children
“Let mine outcasts dwell with thee, Moab; be thou a covert to them from the face of the spoiler: for the extortioner is at an end, the spoiler ceaseth, the oppressors are consumed out of the land. extortioner: Heb. wringer the oppressors: Heb. the treaders down”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:12: let, one, own
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