1 Timothy 3:3-5
New English Translation
3 not a drunkard, not violent, but gentle, not contentious, free from the love of money. 4 He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity.[a] 5 But if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for the church of God?
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- 1 Timothy 3:4 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.”
1 Timothy 3:3-5
New International Version
3 not given to drunkenness,(A) not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome,(B) not a lover of money.(C) 4 He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full[a] respect.(D) 5 (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?)(E)
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- 1 Timothy 3:4 Or him with proper
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