1 Timothy 3:6

not a new convert, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the Devil;

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

In Context

5for if a man knoweth not how to preside over his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God—

7moreover he must also have a good report from them that are without, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the Devil.

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Cross References

Proverbs 18:12Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility.

Isaiah 2:12For Jehovah of hosts holdeth a day of judgment Against all that is proud and lofty; Against all that is exalted, and it shall be brought low;

Daniel 11:12And the multitude shall be elated, and his heart shall be lifted up, and he shall cast down tens of thousands; but he shall not be 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 →

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