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

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He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full[a] respect.(A)

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  1. 1 Timothy 3:4 Or him with proper

12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

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12 A deacon must be faithful to his wife(A) and must manage his children and his household well.(B)

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