1 Timothy 3:4
ContextNET © | He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity. 1 |
NIV © | He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him with proper respect. |
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, with children who respect and obey him. |
MSG © | He must handle his own affairs well, attentive to his own children and having their respect. |
BBE © | Ruling his house well, having his children under control with all serious behaviour; |
NRSV © | He must manage his own household well, keeping his children submissive and respectful in every way— |
NKJV © | one who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence |
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NET © | He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity. 1 |
NET © Notes |
1 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.” |