1 Timothy 3:4; 1 Timothy 3:5; 1 Timothy 3:12; 1 Timothy 3:15; 1 Timothy 5:4

1 Timothy 3:4

4 He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect.

1 Timothy 3:5

5 (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?)

1 Timothy 3:12

12 A deacon must be faithful to his wife and must manage his children and his household well.

1 Timothy 3:15

15 if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

1 Timothy 5:4

4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying their parents and grandparents, for this is pleasing to God.