1 Timothy 3:4
An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.
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1 Timothy 3:12
A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.

Genesis 18:19
For I have chosen him, so that he will command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, in order that the LORD may bring upon Abraham what He has promised."

Joshua 24:15
But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD!"

Psalm 101:2-8
I will ponder the way that is blameless--when will You come to me? I will walk in my house with integrity of heart. . . .

Acts 10:2
He and all his household were devout and God-fearing. He gave generously to the people and prayed to God regularly.

Titus 1:6
An elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, having children who are believers and are not open to accusation of indiscretion or insubordination.

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Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think on these things.

Titus 2:2, 7
Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance. . . .

Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity

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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
one who manages his own household competently, having his children under control with all dignity.

International Standard Version
He must manage his own family well and have children who are submissive and respectful in every way.

NET Bible
He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he governs his house well, and holds his children in subjection with all purity.
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