1 Timothy 3:6
not one newly converted, least being puffed up he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
1770 John Worsley NT
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(for if any one know not how to govern his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
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 →