1 Timothy 3:4
Context3:4 He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity. 1
1 Timothy 5:4
Context5:4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn to fulfill their duty 2 toward their own household and so repay their parents what is owed them. 3 For this is what pleases God. 4


[3:4] 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.”
[5:4] 2 tn Or “to practice their religion.”
[5:4] 3 tn Or “and so make some repayment to their parents”; Grk “and to give back recompense to their parents.”