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1 Timothy 3:4

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3:4He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity.5

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  1. 5 Grk “having children in submission with all dignity.” The last phrase, “keep his children in control without losing his dignity,” may refer to the children rather than the parent: “having children who are obedient and respectful.”

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive,

NIVNew International Version (2011)

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.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

He must manage his own household competently and have his children under control with all dignity.

NLTNew Living Translation

He must manage his own family well, having children who respect and obey him.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

managing his own household well, having children in submission with all dignity

KJV 1900King James Version

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