1 Timothy 3:6
not a new convert, lest having been puffed up he may fall to a judgment of the Devil;
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
In Context
Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:14and your heart has been high, and you have forgotten your God YHWH who is bringing you out of the land of Egypt, out of a house of servants;
2 Kings 14:10You have certainly struck Edom, and your heart has lifted you up; be honored, and abide in your house; and why do you stir yourself up in evil, that you have fallen, you and Judah with you?”
2 Chronicles 32:25and Hezekiah has not returned according to the deed [done] to him, for his heart has been lofty, and there is wrath on him and on Judah and Jerusalem;
Proverbs 18:12The heart of man is high before destruction, || And humility [is] before honor.
Isaiah 2:12For a day [is] to YHWH of Hosts, || For every proud and high one, || And for every lifted up and low one,
Daniel 11:12and he has carried away the multitude, his heart is high, and he has caused myriads to fall, and he does not become strong.
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 3:2-8
Duties of Bishops and Deacons. ( a. d. 64.) 1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how… Read the whole commentary →