Cross references
1 Timothy 3:12
A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.
1 Timothy 3:12 has 4 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 2 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to 1 Timothy 3:2 (7 votes) and 1 Timothy 3:4–5 (5 votes). 12 other verses point back to it. It links with 8 other books, from Genesis 18 to Hebrews 13.
Which verses does 1 Timothy 3:12 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- 1 Timothy 3:27 votes
An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
- 1 Timothy 3:4–55 votes
An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity. For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?
- Philippians 1:13 votes
Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:
- 1 Timothy 3:83 votes
Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.
Which verses point to 1 Timothy 3:12?
The 10 strongest of 12.