1 Timothy 3:12

12 Deacons must be husbands of one wife, managing [their] children and their own households well.

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 and these also must be tested first; then let them serve [if they] are above reproach.

11 The wives likewise [must be] dignified, not slanderous, temperate, faithful in all [things].

12 Deacons must be husbands of one wife, managing [their] children and their own households well.

13 For those who have served well acquire a good standing for themselves, and great boldness in the faith [that is] in Christ Jesus.

14 I am writing these [things] to you, hoping to come to you in a short time.