American Standard Version
"one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; "
— 1 Timothy 3:4, American Standard Version
“One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;”
“one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence;”
“He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity.”
“One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all chastity.”
“Ruling his house well, having his children under control with all serious behaviour;”
“One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;”
Faithful is the saying, If a man seeketh the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
The bishop therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, orderly, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
no brawler, no striker; but gentle, not contentious, no lover of money;
one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
(but if a man knoweth not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
not a novice, lest being puffed up he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.