1 Timothy 3:4 - Easy To Read Version He must be a good leader of his own family. This means that his children obey him with full respect. 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. |
I have made a special agreement with Abraham. I did this so he would command his children and his descendants [105] to live the way the Lord wants them to. I did this so they would live right and be fair. Then I, the Lord, can give him the things I promised.”
Cornelius was a good (religious) man. He and all the other people that lived in his home worshiped the true God. He gave much of his money to help the Jewish poor people. Cornelius prayed to God always.
The church is under the authority of Christ. So it is the same with you wives. You should be under the authority of your husbands in everything.
Brothers and sisters, continue to think about the things that are good and worthy of praise. Think about the things that are true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected.
The men who serve as special helpers must have only one wife. They must be good leaders of their children and their own families.
To be an elder, a man must not be guilty of living in a wrong way. He must have only one wife. His children must be dependable. {\cf2\super [4]} They must not be known as children that are wild and don’t obey.
Teach the older men to have self-control, to be serious, and to be wise. They should be strong in the faith, strong in love, and strong in patience.
You should do good things to be an example in every way for the young men. When you teach, be honest and serious.
“But maybe you don’t want to serve the Lord. You must choose for yourselves today. Today you must decide who you will serve. Will you serve the gods that your ancestors worshiped when they lived on the other side of the Euphrates River? Or will you serve the gods of the Amorite people that lived in this land? You must choose for yourselves. But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord!”