1 Timothy
King James Version (KJV)
1 Timothy 3:4
“One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;”
King James Version (KJV)
1 Timothy 3:4 Context
1This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 4One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 5(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) 6Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. 7Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
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Translation Details for 1 Timothy 3:4
One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
Other Translations for 1 Timothy 3:4
Bible Commentary for 1 Timothy 3:4
Wesley's Notes for 1 Timothy 3:4
3:4 Having his children in subjection with all seriousness - For levity undermines all domestic authority; and this direction, by a parity of reason, belongs to all parents.
People's Bible Notes for 1 Timothy 3:4
1Ti 3:4 One that ruleth well his own house. This implies that he must be a man of family. Having his children in subjection. He must be a father with obedient children.
One that ruleth well his owne house, hauing his children in subiection with all grauitie.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
{He must be} one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity
- New American Standard Version (1995)
one that ruleth well his own house, having `his' children in subjection with all gravity;
- American Standard Version (1901)
Ruling his house well, having his children under control with all serious behaviour;
- Basic English Bible
An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible
conducting his own house well, having [his] children in subjection with all gravity;
- Darby Bible
One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all chastity.
- Douay-Rheims Bible
one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
- English Revised Version
one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence;
- World English Bible