1 Timothy 3:4-7

3:4 He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity. ¹  3:5 But if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for the church of God? 3:6 He must not be a recent convert or he may become arrogant ²  and fall into the punishment that the devil will exact. ³  3:7 And he must be well thought of by ⁴  those outside the faith, ⁵  so that he may not fall into disgrace and be caught by the devil’s trap. ⁶ 

[3:4]  ¹ tn Grk “having children in submission with all dignity.” The last phrase, “keep his children in control without losing his dignity,” may refer to the children rather than the parent: “having children who are obedient and respectful.”

[3:6]  ² tn Grk “that he may not become arrogant.”

[3:6]  ³ tn Grk “the judgment of the devil,” which could also mean “the judgment that the devil incurred.” But see 1 Tim 1:20 for examples of the danger Paul seems to have in mind.

[3:7]  ⁴ tn Or “have a good reputation with”; Grk “have a good testimony from.”

[3:7]  ⁵ tn Grk “the ones outside.”

[3:7]  ⁶ tn Or “be trapped like the devil was”; Grk “fall into the trap of the devil.” The parallel in 2 Tim 2:26 supports the rendering given in the text.