1 Timothy 3:4

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One who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all respectfulness;

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  • 1 Tim 3:12 : 12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
  • Titus 1:6 : 6 If anyone is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination.
  • Gen 18:19 : 19 For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he has spoken of him.
  • Josh 24:15 : 15 And if it seems evil to you to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the river, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
  • Ps 101:2-8 : 2 I will conduct myself wisely in a blameless way. O when will you come to me? I will walk within my house with a blameless heart. 3 I will set no wicked thing before my eyes: I hate the work of those who turn aside; it shall not cling to me. 4 A perverse heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person. 5 Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, him will I cut off: him that has a haughty look and a proud heart I will not endure. 6 My eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he who walks in a blameless way, he shall serve me. 7 He who works deceit shall not dwell within my house: he who tells lies shall not remain in my presence. 8 I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the LORD.
  • Acts 10:2 : 2 A devout man, and one who feared God with all his household, who gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always.
  • Phil 4:8 : 8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think on these things.
  • Titus 2:2 : 2 That the older men be sober, dignified, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience.
  • Titus 2:7 : 7 In all things showing yourself a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, dignity, sincerity,

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 1 Tim 3:5-6
    2 verses
    89%

    5 For if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?

    6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

  • 1 Tim 3:11-12
    2 verses
    80%

    11 In the same way, their wives must be dignified, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

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

  • Titus 1:6-8
    3 verses
    76%

    6 If anyone is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination.

    7 For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God; not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money;

    8 But hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled;

  • 1 Tim 3:1-3
    3 verses
    75%

    1 This is a true saying: If a man desires the office of a bishop, he desires a good work.

    2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

    3 Not given to wine, not a striker, not greedy for dishonest gain; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;

  • Titus 2:4-7
    4 verses
    74%

    4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,

    5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed.

    6 Likewise exhort the young men to be sober-minded.

    7 In all things showing yourself a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, dignity, sincerity,

  • Eph 6:3-4
    2 verses
    73%

    3 That it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth.

    4 And, you fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

  • Col 3:18-21
    4 verses
    73%

    18 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

    19 Husbands, love your wives, and do not be bitter against them.

    20 Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing to the Lord.

    21 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, lest they become discouraged.

  • 1 Pet 3:1-2
    2 verses
    72%

    1 In the same way, you wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that if any do not obey the word, they may also be won without a word by the conduct of their wives;

    2 While they observe your pure conduct with reverence.

  • 1 Tim 5:4
    70%

    4 But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show piety at home and to repay their parents, for this is good and acceptable before God.

  • 1 Pet 3:5-7
    3 verses
    70%

    5 For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves, being submissive to their own husbands:

    6 Just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose daughters you are if you do good and are not afraid with any fear.

    7 In the same way, you husbands, live with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.

  • Titus 3:1
    70%

    1 Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,

  • 1 Tim 5:14
    70%

    14 Therefore I desire that the younger women marry, bear children, manage the house, give no opportunity to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

  • Prov 17:2
    69%

    2 A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame, and will share the inheritance among the brethren.

  • 1 Thess 4:4
    69%

    4 That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honor;

  • Titus 2:2
    69%

    2 That the older men be sober, dignified, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience.

  • Prov 22:6
    69%

    6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

  • Eph 5:22
    69%

    22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord.

  • 1 Tim 5:7-8
    2 verses
    69%

    7 And these things command, that they may be blameless.

    8 But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

  • Eph 5:24
    68%

    24 Therefore just as the church is subject to Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything.

  • Prov 4:1
    68%

    1 Listen, you children, to the instruction of a father, and pay attention to gain understanding.

  • Deut 21:18
    68%

    18 If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son, who will not obey the voice of his father or the voice of his mother, and who, when they have chastened him, will not listen to them,

  • Prov 17:6
    68%

    6 Children's children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their fathers.

  • Eph 6:1
    68%

    1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.

  • 1 Tim 3:15
    68%

    15 But if I delay, that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

  • Titus 2:9
    68%

    9 Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things, not answering back;

  • 1 Tim 5:17
    68%

    17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.

  • Isa 3:4
    67%

    4 And I will make youths their princes, and children shall rule over them.

  • Prov 31:27
    67%

    27 She watches over the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.

  • 1 Tim 3:8
    67%

    8 Likewise, the deacons must be dignified, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain;

  • Prov 20:7
    67%

    7 The just man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him.

  • Prov 19:14
    67%

    14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers, and a prudent wife is from the LORD.

  • Prov 14:1
    67%

    1 Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish tears it down with her hands.

  • Ps 128:3
    67%

    3 Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine by the sides of your house; your children like olive plants around your table.