1 Timothy 3:3-5
New Century Version
3 He must not drink too much wine or like to fight, but rather be gentle and peaceable, not loving money. 4 He must be a good family leader, having children who cooperate with full respect. 5 (If someone does not know how to lead the family, how can that person take care of God’s church?)
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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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