Read Full ChapterAn overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence;
World English Bible (WEB)
One that ruleth{G4291}{(G5734)} well{G2573} his own{G2398} house{G3624}, having{G2192}{(G5723)} his children{G5043} in{G1722} subjection{G5292} with{G3326} all{G3956} gravity{G4587};
Strong's King James
(4) Also leading his own household well, keeping his children in submission with all dignity.
The F.O.G
[4] Their home life speaks volumes - they must create an atmosphere where their children grow up respecting authority and embracing goodness, leading their family with both strength and tenderness.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
his own house leading well, having children in subjection with all gravity,
Young's Literal Translation
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