1 Timothy 3:4
1 Timothy 3:4
“One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →An overseer should manage his own household well, with children who are respectful.
What Does 1 Timothy 3:4 Mean?
Paul looks to the home as a proving ground. The man who would care for the church should first lead his own household well, with children who show respect.
Home life reveals character that public life can hide. Faithfulness in the small, daily work of guiding a family shows whether a man can be entrusted with the larger family of God.