1 Timothy 3:4

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

1 Timothy 3:12

3:12 Deacons must be husbands of one wife and good managers of their children and their own households.

tn 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.”

tn Or “men married only once,” “devoted solely to their wives” (see the note on “wife” in 1 Tim 3:2; also 1 Tim 5:9; Titus 1:6).