1 Timothy 3:5

(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Timothy 3:5

BSB
For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?
AKJV
(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
CPDV
For if a man does not know how to lead his own house, how will he take care of the Church of God?
ERV
(but if a man knoweth not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
NHEB
(but if someone does not know how to manage his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?)
SMT
(And if any know not to preside over his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)

Commentary for 1 Timothy 3:5

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Timothy 3:5
Summary
Household management demonstrates church leadership ability
Event
Reasoning about household qualification
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching