1 Timothy 3:5

1 Timothy 3:5 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

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

5(but if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?),

5(but if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?),

5(for if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?).

5For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?

5Suppose someone doesn’t know how to manage his own family. Then how can he take care of God’s church?