1 Timothy 3:4

James Moffatt - New Testament

able to manage his own household properly and keep his children submissive and perfectly respectful

Cross References

Titus 1:6

men who are above reproach, only once married, with children who believe and who are not liable to the charge of being profligate or insubordinate.

1 Timothy 3:12

Deacons are only to be married once, and they must manage their children and households properly.

Titus 2:2

Tell the older men to be temperate, serious, masters of themselves, sound in faith, in love, and in stedfastness.

Acts 10:2

a religious man, who reverenced God with all his household, who was liberal in his alms to the People, and who constantly prayed to God.

Titus 2:7

set them an example of good conduct; be sincere and serious in your teaching,

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, keep in mind whatever is true, whatever is worthy, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is attractive, whatever is high-toned, all excellence, all merit.

Ephesians 5:24

as the church is subject to Christ, so wives are to be subject to their husbands in every respect.