1 Timothy 3:4
He should manage his own household well, and his children should obey him with all respect.
Unlocked Literal 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 a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for a church of God?
Cross References
Joshua 24:15If it seems wrong in your eyes for you to worship Yahweh, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors worshiped beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you live. But as for me and my house, we will worship Yahweh.”
Acts 10:2He was a devout man, one who worshiped God with all his household; he gave much money to those in need, and he constantly prayed to God.
1 Timothy 3:12Deacons must be husbands of one wife. They must manage well their children and household.
Titus 2:2Teach older men to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, and in 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 →