1 Timothy 3:4

King James Version (KJV)

One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

Translations

1 Timothy 3:4 - Amplified Bible

He must rule his own household well, keeping his children under control, with true dignity, commanding their respect in every way {and} keeping them respectful.

1 Timothy 3:4 - American Standard Version

one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

1 Timothy 3:4 - Bible in Basic English

Ruling his house well, having his children under control with all serious behaviour;

1 Timothy 3:4 - Darby Bible

conducting his own house well, having [his] children in subjection with all gravity;

1 Timothy 3:4 - English Standard Version

He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive,

1 Timothy 3:4 - King James Version

One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

1 Timothy 3:4 - La Biblia de las Americas

Que gobierne bien su casa, teniendo a sus hijos sujetos con toda dignidad

1 Timothy 3:4 - The Message

1 Timothy 3:4 - New American Standard Bible

{He must be} one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity

1 Timothy 3:4 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Que gobierne bien su casa, teniendo a sus hijos sujetos con toda dignidad;

1 Timothy 3:4 - World English Bible

one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence;

1 Timothy 3:4 - Young's Living Translation

his own house leading well, having children in subjection with all gravity,

1 Timothy 3:4 - Additional Comments

One who rules his own house well - (see also vs 12). Do his children obey? Do they treat him respectfully? Is his house in order?
Note that how a man runs his household will reflect how He will serve God's church (vs 5).

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