He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity. ¹ 

biblegateway 1Ti 3:4

He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity

one who manages his own household competently, having his children under control with all dignity.

managing his own household well, having children in submission with all dignity

biblegateway 1Ti 3:4

He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him with proper respect.

He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive,

bibleoremus 1Ti 3:4

He must manage his own household well, keeping his children submissive and respectful in every way—

He must be one who manages his own household well and controls his children without losing his dignity,

biblegateway 1Ti 3:4

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

One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

biblegateway 1Ti 3:4

He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity. ¹ 

¹ tn Grk “having children in submission with all dignity.” The last phrase, “keep his children in control without losing his dignity,” may refer to the children rather than the parent: “having children who are obedient and respectful.”