1 Timothy 3:4 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

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

More versions

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

For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgement; to the end that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.

Acts 10:2

a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, who gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.

Ephesians 5:24

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

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honourable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

1 Timothy 3:12

Let deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

Titus 1:6

if any man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children that believe, who are not accused of riot or unruly.

Titus 2:2

that aged men be temperate, grave, soberminded, sound in faith, in love, in patience:

Titus 2:7

in all things shewing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity,

Joshua 24:15

And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.