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1 Timothy 3:4-6
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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? 6 He must not be a recent convert or he may become arrogant[b] and fall into the punishment that the devil will exact.[c]

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  1. 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.”
  2. 1 Timothy 3:6 tn Grk “that he may not become arrogant.”
  3. 1 Timothy 3:6 tn Grk “the judgment of the devil,” which could also mean “the judgment that the devil incurred.” But see 1 Tim 1:20 for examples of the danger Paul seems to have in mind.
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