1 Timothy 3:4 “An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children u…”

1 Timothy 3:4

An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

World English Bible

one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence;

American Standard Version

one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

Geneva Bible 1599

One that can rule his owne house honestly, hauing children vnder obedience with all honestie.

Darby Translation

conducting his own house well, having [his] children in subjection with all gravity;

Young's Literal Translation

his own house leading well, having children in subjection with all gravity,

Bible in Basic English

Ruling his house well, having his children under control with all serious behaviour;

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Cross references

“ruleth”

Titus 1:6 1 Timothy 3:12 Genesis 18:19 Joshua 24:15 Acts 10:2 Psalm 101:2–8

Titus 1:6 · BSB

An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, having children who are believers and who are not open to accusation of indiscretion or insubordination.

1 Timothy 3:12 · BSB

A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.

Genesis 18:19 · BSB

For I have chosen him, so that he will command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, in order that the LORD may bring upon Abraham what He has promised.”

Joshua 24:15 · BSB

But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you a…

Acts 10:2 · BSB

He and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly.

Psalm 101:2–8 · BSB

I will ponder the way that is blameless— when will You come to me? I will walk in my house with integrity of heart.

“with”

Titus 2:2 Titus 2:7 Philippians 4:8

Titus 2:2 · BSB

Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance.

Titus 2:7 · BSB

In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

Philippians 4:8 · BSB

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

3not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money.

5For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?

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