1 Timothy 3:4 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
his own house leading well, having children in subjection with all gravity,
English ASV
one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
English Amplified
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.
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
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.
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
He must manage his own household competently and have his children under control with all dignity.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
conducting his own house well, having [his] children in subjection with all gravity;
English EASY 2024
He must take care of his own family. His children must obey him and respect him.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
He must be a good leader of his own family. This means that his children obey him with full respect.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive,
English GNT (Good News Translation)
he must be able to manage his own family well and make his children obey him with all respect.
English God's Word - GW 1995
He must manage his own family well. His children should respectfully obey him.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
one who manages his own household competently, having his children under control with all dignity.
English KJV 1611
One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
English LSB
leading his own household well, having his children in submission with all dignity
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
and one who manages his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
He must manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with perfect dignity;
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
He must manage his own family well. He must make sure that his children obey him and show him proper respect.
English NIV
He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him with proper respect.
English NKJ 1982
one who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence
English NLT
He must manage his own family well, with children who respect and obey him.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
He must manage his own household well, keeping his children submissive and respectful in every way--
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
His heart should be set on guiding his household with wisdom and dignity; bringing up his children to worship with devotion and purity.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
He must manage his own household well, keeping his children submissive and respectful in every way;
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
He must have a well-behaved family, with children who obey quickly and quietly.
English Tyndale 1537
and one that ruleth his own house honestly, having children under obedience, with all honesty.