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Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
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Verse 12 is found in chapter 3 of 1 Timothy. Deacons must also demonstrate integrity, self-control, and faithfulness. The prior testing of their character shows that positions of service require a life consistent with professed faith.
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Compare 1 Timothy 3:12 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Die Diener laß einen jeglichen sein eines Weibes Mann, die ihren Kindern wohl vorstehen und ihren eigenen Häusern.
Español · RVR1909 Los diáconos sean maridos de una mujer, que gobiernen bien sus hijos y sus casas.
Español · NTBT Que los diáconos sean esposos de una sola mujer y dirijan bien a sus hijos y sus propias casas.
Français · LSG Les diacres doivent être maris d'une seule femme, et diriger bien leurs enfants et leurs propres maisons;
Italiano · DIO1885 I diaconi sien mariti d’una sola moglie, governando bene i figliuoli, e le proprie famiglie.
Português · ARC Os diáconos sejam maridos de uma só mulher, e governem bem a seus filhos e suas próprias casas.
中文 · RCUV 執事只作一個婦人的丈夫，要好好管兒女和自己的家。
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