For I have chosen him so that he will command his children and his house after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just. This is how the Lord will fulfil to Abraham what he promised him.’
1 Timothy 3:4 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised He must manage his own household competently and have his children under control with all dignity. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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) one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; Common English Bible They should manage their own household well—they should see that their children are obedient with complete respect, Catholic Public Domain Version 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 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all chastity. |
For I have chosen him so that he will command his children and his house after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just. This is how the Lord will fulfil to Abraham what he promised him.’
He was a devout man and feared God along with his whole household. He did many charitable deeds for the Jewish people and always prayed to God.
Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives are to submit to their husbands in everything.
Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable #– #if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy #– #dwell on these things.
Deacons are to be husbands of one wife, managing their children and their own households competently.
An elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who are not accused of wildness or rebellion.
Older men are to be self-controlled, worthy of respect, sensible, and sound in faith, love, and endurance.
in everything. Make yourself an example of good works with integrity and dignity in your teaching.
But if it doesn’t please you to worship the Lord, choose for yourselves today: Which will you worship #– #the gods your ancestors worshipped beyond the River Euphrates or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living? As for me and my family, we will worship the Lord.’