1 Timothy 3:4
he should be a man who rules his own household well, and keeps his children ever under control and thoroughly well behaved.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
In Context
3no drinker or brawler; but forbearing, peaceable, and no money- lover;
Cross References
Acts 10:2He was a devout man and God-fearing, and so were all his household. He gave many alms to the people, and constantly prayed to God.
1 Timothy 3:12Let deacons be the husband of but one wife, men who rule their children and their household properly.
Titus 2:2that the older men be self-controlled, serious and sober-minded, sound in faith, in love, in patience;
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 →