1Ti 5:16 | TNotes | STEP | 5:16 Individual Christian households maintained their function and identity within the church (cp. 2:15 ; 3:15 ). They were not eclipsed by the church, although the household of God is primary to the identity of the believing community (see Mark 3:31-35 ).

dMark 3:31-35►

‏ 1 Timothy 5:16

5:16 ^a Individual Christian households maintained their function and identity within the church (cp. 2:15 ^b; 3:15 ^c). They were not eclipsed by the church, although the household of God is primary to the identity of the believing community (see Mark 3:31-35 ^d).