World English Bible
1 Timothy 3:5
“(but if a man doesn't know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the assembly of God?)”
Verse in context — 1 Timothy 3
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not a drinker, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous;
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one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence;
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(but if a man doesn't know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the assembly of God?)
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not a new convert, lest being puffed up he fall into the same condemnation as the devil.
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Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.
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Instructions for church leadership and godly living.
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