1 Timothy 3:4
King James Version
One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
1 Timothy 3:4 in context
2A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
3Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
4One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
5(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
6Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
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The Book of 1 Timothy — summary, themes & key verses
Leading the church well — Paul's guidance to a young pastor on faith and godliness.
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