Translations
Louis Segond 1910
Il faut qu'il dirige bien sa propre maison, et qu'il tienne ses enfants dans la soumission et dans une parfaite honnêteté;
KJV
One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
KJV
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