1 Timothy 3:6

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1 Timothy 3:6

Compare this verse across Bible translations. BLB includes New Testament text only (publisher draft).

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil.

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

not a new convert, lest being puffed up he fall into the same condemnation as the devil.

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ASV

American Standard Version

not a novice, lest being puffed up he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

not a novice, lest, having been puffed up, he might fall into [the] judgment of the devil.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

1 Timothy 3

⁴ An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.

⁵ For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?

⁶ He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil.

⁷ Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.

⁸ Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.

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