1 Timothy 3:12

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A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Let servants be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
World English Bible (WEB)
Let{G2077} the deacons{G1249} be{G2077}{(G5749)} the husbands{G435} of one{G3391} wife{G1135}, ruling{G4291}{(G5734)} their children{G5043} and{G2532} their own{G2398} houses{G3624} well{G2573}.
Strong's King James
(12) Servants must be husbands of one wife, leading their children well and their own households.
The F.O.G
[12] Deacons, like overseers, should be faithfully devoted to their spouse, creating homes where children flourish under loving, wise guidance.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Ministrants—let them be of one wife husbands; the children leading well, and their own houses,
Young's Literal Translation

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