For I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice, so that the Lord may bring to Abraham what he has promised him.”
1 Timothy 3:4 - English Standard Version 2016 He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, 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, that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice, so that the Lord may bring to Abraham what he has promised him.”
a devout man who feared God with all his household, gave alms generously to the people, and prayed continually to God.
Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well.
if anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife, and his children are believers and not open to the charge of debauchery or insubordination.
Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness.
Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity,
And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”