1 Timothy 3:6

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

Revised King James New Testament

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

In Context

5(For if a man does not know how to manage his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)

7Moreover, he must have a good reputation among those who are outside; lest he fall into disgrace and 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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