but if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how men ought to behave themselves in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

But if I am long in coming, this will make clear to you what behaviour is right for men in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and base of what is true.

αλλ' εαν βραδυνω, δια να εξευρης πως πρεπει να πολιτευησαι εν τω οικω του Θεου, οστις ειναι η εκκλησια του Θεου του ζωντος, ο στυλος και το εδραιωμα της αληθειας.

But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

but if I wait long, that you may know how men ought to behave themselves in God’s house, which is the assembly of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.