1 Timothy 3:12

12 Deacons must have only one wife and be good leaders of their children and their own families.

1 Timothy 3:12 Meaning and Commentary

1 Timothy 3:12

Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife,
&c.] (See Gill on 1 Timothy 3:2)

ruling their children and their own houses well.
These qualifications are the same with those of the bishop or elder; (See Gill on 1 Timothy 3:4).

1 Timothy 3:12 In-Context

10 Test them first. Then let them serve as deacons if you find nothing wrong in them.

11 In the same way, womenn must be respected by others. They must not speak evil of others. They must be self-controlled and trustworthy in everything.

12 Deacons must have only one wife and be good leaders of their children and their own families.

13 Those who serve well as deacons are making an honorable place for themselves, and they will be very bold in their faith in Christ Jesus.

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