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not a drunken[a] one, not a brawler[b], but kind, non-quarrelsome[c], not-a-money-lover, leading his own household well[d], having children in submission, with all dignity (but if one does not know-how to lead his own household, how will he take-care-of a church of God?),

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  1. 1 Timothy 3:3 That is, known for drunken behavior and exhibitions.
  2. 1 Timothy 3:3 Or, belligerent, combative.
  3. 1 Timothy 3:3 Or, peaceable.
  4. 1 Timothy 3:4 Or, commendably.

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