King James Version with Apocrypha
"One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;"
— 1 Timothy 3:4, King James Version with Apocrypha
“One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;”
“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;”
This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.