New Testament · VERSE 4

1 Timothy 3:4

King James Version

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

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1 Timothy 3:2

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

1 Timothy 3:3

Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;

1 Timothy 3:4SELECTED VERSE

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

1 Timothy 3:5

(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)

1 Timothy 3:6

Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

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