1 Timothy 3:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 3:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 3:4 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 3:4 — KJV
“One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;”
— 1 Timothy 3:4 (KJV)
1 Timothy 3:4 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 3:4
“Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:4: one, well, own
“And the LORD said unto Jehu, Because thou hast done well in executing that which is right in mine eyes, and hast done unto the house of Ahab according to all that was in mine heart, thy children of the fourth generation shall sit on the throne of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:4: one, well, house
“Egypt, and Judah, and Edom, and the children of Ammon, and Moab, and all that are in the utmost corners, that dwell in the wilderness: for all these nations are uncircumcised, and all the house of Israel are uncircumcised in the heart. in the utmost...: Heb. cut off into corners, or, having the corners of their hair polled”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:4: well, house, having
“And he said unto me, Son of man, the place of my throne, and the place of the soles of my feet, where I will dwell in the midst of the children of Israel for ever, and my holy name, shall the house of Israel no more defile, neither they, nor their kings, by their whoredom, nor by the carcases of their kings in their high places.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:4: one, well, house
“And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:4: one, well, own
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