one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence;
Parallel translations
- KJV One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
- BSB An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.
- NKJV one who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence
- NASB He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity
- NLT He must manage his own family well, having children who respect and obey him.
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Cross-references · 9
- Titus 1:6if anyone is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, who are not accused of loose or unruly behavior.
- Gen 18:19For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of Yahweh, to do righteousness and justice; to the end that Yahweh may bring on Abraham that which he has spoken of him.”
- 1 Tim 3:12Let servants be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
- Titus 2:2that older men should be temperate, sensible, sober minded, sound in faith, in love, and in perseverance:
- Acts 10:2a devout man, and one who feared God with all his house, who gave gifts for the needy generously to the people, and always prayed to God.
- Josh 24:15If it seems evil to you to serve Yahweh, choose today whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell; but as for me and my house, we will serve Yahweh.”
- Titus 2:7in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,
- Ps 101:2–8I will be careful to live a blameless life. When will you come to me? I will walk within my house with a blameless heart.
- Phil 4:8Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.
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