1 Timothy 3:4
1 Timothy 3:4 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
4He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect.
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4He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity
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4He must manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity [keeping them respectful and well-behaved]
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4An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.
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4one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
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4One that can rule his owne house honestly, hauing children vnder obedience with all honestie.
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4one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence;
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4He must manage his own family well. He must make sure that his children obey him. And he must do this in a way that gains him respect.
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4He must take care of his own family. His children must obey him and respect him.
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4leading his own house well, having children in subjection with all dignity,
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