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NASB | 1 Timothy 3:4 He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 3:4 He must manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity [keeping them respectful and well-behaved] |
Bible Question: Can someone explain this verse abit more for me? Does this mean that to qualify as an overseer a mans children must be christians, or that they should be respectable, not rebellious? Does it just refer to children before they've reached adulthood? Thanks. |
Bible Answer: Hi Diomede, The verse is pretty much self explanatory. Can anyone actually prove that their children are believers? It surly is hopeful thinking that all of our children would be believers but only the Lord actually knows. 1 Tim. 3:4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; The English word “subjection” comes to us from the Koine Greek word “hupotage” which means that the father is the boss and the family is subordinate. i.e. He is well in control. The last word in the verse “gravity” is from the word, “semnotes” which means that dad is cranking out the Bible doctrine to the family on a regular basis and everybody seem to be taking it in, with out bucking the tiger, as it were. Have a great day, CDBJ |