1 Timothy 3:4 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

⁴ He must manage his own household well, keeping his children submissive and respectful in every way;

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁴ one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴ He must rule his own household well, keeping his children under control, with true dignity, commanding their respect in every way and keeping them respectful.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁴ one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

Common English Bible

⁴ They should manage their own household well—they should see that their children are obedient with complete respect,

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴ but a man who leads his own house well, having children who are subordinate with all chastity.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁴ One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all chastity.

1 Timothy 3:4 Cross References

Genesis 18:19

No, for I have chosen him, that he may charge his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice; so that the Lord may bring to Abraham what he has promised him.”

Acts 10:2

a devout man who feared God with all his household, gave alms liberally to the people, and prayed constantly to God.

Ephesians 5:24

As the church is subject to Christ, so let wives also be subject in everything to their husbands.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

1 Timothy 3:12

Let deacons be the husband of one wife, and let them manage their children and their households well;

Titus 1:6

if any man is blameless, the husband of one wife, and his children are believers and not open to the charge of being profligate or insubordinate.

Titus 2:2

Bid the older men be temperate, serious, sensible, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness.

Titus 2:7

Show yourself in all respects a model of good deeds, and in your teaching show integrity, gravity,

Joshua 24:15

And if you be unwilling to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell; but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”