1 Timothy 3:6

Not a new convert, lest he be puffed up, and fall into the devil’s crime.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 order his own family, how shall he take proper care of the church of God?

7He must also have a fair character from those who are without, that he may not fall into reproach, and into the snare of the devil.

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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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