1 Timothy 3:5

‘(But if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?).’

Paul clearly rated highly a man’s ability to control with love, and organise, those for whom he was responsible. For those were the gifts that the household of God would need in abundance. (It is difficult to see how a celibate could have his children in subjection or be seen as running a household).

This staccato question is typical of Paul’s style, compare 1 Corinthians 14:8; Romans 10:14-15.