Titus 1:6
An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, having children who are believers and who are not open to accusation of indiscretion or insubordination.
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- 1 Timothy 3:2–4 An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money. An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.
- 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.
- Proverbs 28:7 A discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.