1 Timothy 3:4

New American Bible - revised edition

He must manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with perfect dignity;

Cross References

Titus 1:6

on condition that a man be blameless, married only once, with believing children who are not accused of licentiousness or rebellious.

1 Timothy 3:12

Deacons may be married only once and must manage their children and their households well.

Genesis 18:19

Indeed, I have singled him out that he may direct his children and his household in the future to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just, so that the Lord may put into effect for Abraham the promises he made about him.

Titus 2:2

that older men should be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, love, and endurance.

Acts 10:2

devout and God-fearing along with his whole household, who used to give alms generously to the Jewish people and pray to God constantly.

Joshua 24:15

If it is displeasing to you to serve the Lord, choose today whom you will serve, the gods your ancestors served beyond the River or the gods of the Amorites in whose country you are dwelling. As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”

Titus 2:7

showing yourself as a model of good deeds in every respect, with integrity in your teaching, dignity,

Philippians 4:8

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

Ephesians 5:24

As the church is subordinate to Christ, so wives should be subordinate to their husbands in everything.