1 Timothy 3:4
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;”
οἶκος
House, household, family. Oikos. As for me and my house we will serve the LORD. The household of faith begins in the household of the home. Discipleship starts at home.
ἔχω
having
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ἔχω
To have, to hold, to possess. I have learned in whatever state I am to be content. Contentment is not about having more but appreciating what you have.
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προΐστημι
managing,
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προΐστημι
to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise
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ἴδιος
his] own
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ἴδιος
pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate
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σεμνότης
dignity —.
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σεμνότης
venerableness, i.e. probity
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καλῶς
well
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καλῶς
well (usually morally)
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τέκνον
children
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τέκνον
a child (as produced)
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ὑποταγή
submission
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ὑποταγή
subordination
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