1 Timothy 3:4

Greek/English Interlinear with Strong’s Numbers
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1 Timothy 3 - Greek/English/Strong’s Interlinear


King James Version

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

one who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence
New American Standard Bible

He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity
New International Version

He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him with proper respect.
The Amplified Bible

He must rule his own household well, keeping his children under control, with true dignity, commanding their respect in every way and keeping them respectful.
Wuest’s Expanded Translation

presiding over his own household in a beautiful manner, holding children within the sphere of implicit obedience, doing so with the strictest regard to propriety.
Phillips’ Modern English

He must have proper authority in his own household, and be able to control and command the respect of his children.
Williams’ Language of the People

managing his own house well, with perfect seriousness keeping his children under control
KJV with Strong’s Numbers

One that ruleth 4291 well 2573 his own 2398 house, 3624 having 2192 his children 5043 in 1722 subjection 5292 with 3326 all 3956 gravity; 4587
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