1 Timothy 3:12

Let the Deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children, and their owne houses well.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Deacons must be husbands of {only} one wife, {and} good managers of {their} children and their own households.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Let deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling `their' children and their own houses well.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Let Deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their houses well.
- Basic English Bible

Let [the] ministers be husbands of one wife, conducting [their] children and their own houses well:
- Darby Bible

Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children, and their own houses well.
- Webster's Bible

A deacon must be true to his one wife, and rule his children and his own household wisely and well.
- Weymouth Bible

Let servants be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
- World English Bible

Dekenes be hosebondis of o wijf; whiche gouerne wel her sones and her housis.
- Wycliffe Bible

Ministrants -- let them be of one wife husbands; the children leading well, and their own houses,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 Timothy 3:12

3:10 Let these he proved first - Let a trial be made how they believe. Then let them minister - Let them be fixed in that office.

3:11 Faithful in all things - Both to God, their husbands, and the poor.

3:13 They purchase a good degree - Or step, toward some higher office. And much boldness - From the testimony of a good conscience.