For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of the LORD, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that the LORD may bring on Avraham that which he has spoken of him.*
1 Timothy 3:4 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence; 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 known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of the LORD, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that the LORD may bring on Avraham that which he has spoken of him.*
a devout man, and one who feared God with all his house, who gave gifts for the needy generously to the people, and always prayed to God.
But as the assembly is subject to Messiah, so let the wives also be to their own husbands in everything.
Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.
Let servants be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
if anyone is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, who are not accused of loose or unruly behavior.
that older men should be temperate, sensible, sober minded, sound in faith, in love, and in patience:
in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,
If it seem evil to you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amori, in whose land you dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.