Verse Comparison: 1 Timothy 3:12
American Standard Version
Let deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling `their' children and their own houses well.
Amplified® Bible
Let deacons be the husbands of but one wife, and let them manage [their] children and their own households well.
Contemporary English Version
Church officers must be faithful in marriage. They must be in full control of their children and everyone else in their home.
Darby English Version
Let [the] ministers be husbands of one wife, conducting [their] children and their own houses well:
Good News Bible
A church helper must have only one wife, and be able to manage his children and family well.
International Standard Version
Deacons must be husbands of one wife and must manage their children and their families well.
King James Version
Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
New American Standard Bible
Deacons must be husbands of {only} one wife, {and} good managers of {their} children and their own households.
New International Version
A deacon must be the husband of but one wife and must manage his children and his household well.
New King James Version
Let deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Deacons must have only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households.
Young's Literal Translation
Ministrants -- let them be of one wife husbands; the children leading well, and their own houses,
