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

one who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence

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If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.

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An elder must be blameless,(A) faithful to his wife, a man whose children believe[a] and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient.

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  1. Titus 1:6 Or children are trustworthy

if a man is blameless, the husband of one wife, (A)having faithful children not accused of [a]dissipation or insubordination.

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  1. Titus 1:6 debauchery, lit. incorrigibility