1 Timothy 3:4
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.”
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“An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;”
King James Version · Public Domain“one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“his own house leading well, having children in subjection with all gravity,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Timothy 3:4 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 18:19For 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 24:15But 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 are living. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD!”
- Psalms 101:2I will ponder the way that is blameless— when will You come to me? I will walk in my house with integrity of heart.
- Acts 10:2He and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly.
- Philippians 4:8Finally, 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.
- 1 Timothy 3:12A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.
- Titus 1:6An 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.
- Titus 2:2Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance.
- Titus 2:7In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
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