1 Timothy 3:6
not a new convert, lest being puffed up he fall into the same condemnation as the devil.
New Heart English 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
5(but if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?)
Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:14then your heart be lifted up, and you forget the Lord your God, who brought you forth out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage;
2 Kings 14:10You have indeed struck Edom, and your heart has lifted you up. Enjoy the glory of it, and stay at home; for why should you meddle to your harm, that you should fall, even you, and Judah with you?'"
2 Chronicles 32:25But Hezekiah did not render again according to the benefit done to him; for his heart was lifted up: therefore there was wrath on him, and on Judah and Jerusalem.
Proverbs 18:12Before destruction the heart of man is proud,but before honor is humility.
Isaiah 2:12For there will be a day of the Lord of hosts for all that is proud and haughty,and for all that is lifted up;and it shall be brought low:
Daniel 11:12The multitude shall be taken away, and his heart shall be exalted; and he shall cast down tens of thousands, but he shall not prevail.
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 →