1 Timothy 3:4
An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
In Context
5For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?
Cross References
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!”
Acts 10:2He and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly.
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 2:2Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance.
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 3:2-8
Duties of Bishops and Deacons. ( a. d. 64.) 1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 4 One 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… Read the whole commentary →