Verse 5
1 Timothy 3:5
New Living Translation
5
For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God (Elohim)’s church?
Original Language Text
greek
(εἰ δέ τις τοῦ ἰδίου οἴκου προστῆναι οὐκ οἶδεν, πῶς ἐκκλησίας θεοῦ ἐπιμελήσεται;)
English Translation
If someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for the church of God?
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Chapter 3 Context
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This is a trustworthy saying: “If someone aspires to be a church leader, he desires an honorable pos...
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So a church leader must be a man whose life is above reproach. He must be faithful to his wife. He m...
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He must not be a heavy drinker or be violent. He must be gentle, not quarrelsome, and not love money...
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He must manage his own family well, having children who respect and obey him.
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For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God (Elohim)’s church?
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A church leader must not be a new believer, because he might become proud, and the devil would cause...
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Also, people outside the church must speak well of him so that he will not be disgraced and fall int...
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In the same way, deacons must be well respected and have integrity. They must not be heavy drinkers...
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They must be committed to the mystery of the faith now revealed and must live with a clear conscienc...
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Before they are appointed as deacons, let them be closely examined. If they pass the test, then let...
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In the same way, their wives must be respected and must not slander others. They must exercise self-...
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A deacon must be faithful to his wife, and he must manage his children and household well.
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Those who do well as deacons will be rewarded with respect from others and will have increased confi...
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I am writing these things to you now, even though I hope to be with you soon,
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so that if I am delayed, you will know how people must conduct themselves in the household of God (E...
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Without question, this is the great mystery of our faith : Christ was revealed in a human body<br>an...
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