1 Timothy 3:4
1 Timothy 3:1-7 The Message (MSG)
If anyone wants to provide leadership in the church, good! But there are preconditions: A leader must be well-thought-of, committed to his wife, cool and collected, accessible, and hospitable. He must know what he’s talking about, not be overfond of wine, not pushy but gentle, not thin-skinned, not money-hungry. He must handle his own affairs well, attentive to his own children and having their respect. For if someone is unable to handle his own affairs, how can he take care of God’s church? He must not be a new believer, lest the position go to his head and the Devil trip him up. Outsiders must think well of him, or else the Devil will figure out a way to lure him into his trap.
1 Timothy 3:4 King James Version (KJV)
one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity
1 Timothy 3:4 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity
1 Timothy 3:4 New Century Version (NCV)
He must be a good family leader, having children who cooperate with full respect.
1 Timothy 3:4 American Standard Version (ASV)
one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity
1 Timothy 3:4 New International Version (NIV)
He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect.
1 Timothy 3:4 New King James Version (NKJV)
one who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence
1 Timothy 3:4 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He must manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity [keeping them respectful and well-behaved]
1 Timothy 3:4 New Living Translation (NLT)
He must manage his own family well, having children who respect and obey him.