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1 Timothy 3:5

For if a man does not know how to lead his own house, how will he take care of the Church of God
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King James Version

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

English Standard Version

for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God's church?

New International Version

(If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God's church?)