1 Timothy 3:12

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ESV	Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well.
NIV	A deacon must be the husband of but one wife and must manage his children and his household well.
NLT	A deacon must be faithful to his wife, and he must manage his children and household well.
KJV	Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.