1 Timothy 3:4-6
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
4 leading his own household well[a], having children in submission, with all dignity (5 but if one does not know-how to lead his own household, how will he take-care-of a church of God?), 6 not a new-convert, in order that he may not fall into the judgment of [b] the devil, having become conceited[c].
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- 1 Timothy 3:4 Or, commendably.
- 1 Timothy 3:6 That is, the kind of judgment made by the devil, a judgmental spirit; or, the condemnation pronounced upon the devil.
- 1 Timothy 3:6 Or, clouded with pride.
1 Timothy 3:4-6
New International Version
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.(A) 5 (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?)(B) 6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited(C) and fall under the same judgment(D) as the devil.
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- 1 Timothy 3:4 Or him with proper
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