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1 Timothy 3:5-7
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
1 Timothy 3:5-7
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
(5 but if one does not know-how to lead his own household, how will he take-care-of a church of God?), 6 not a new-convert, in order that he may not fall into the judgment of [a] the devil, having become conceited[b]. 7 And he must also have a good testimony from the ones outside, in order that he may not fall into reproach and a snare of the devil.
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- 1 Timothy 3:6 That is, the kind of judgment made by the devil, a judgmental spirit; or, the condemnation pronounced upon the devil.
- 1 Timothy 3:6 Or, clouded with pride.
1 Timothy 3:5-7
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1 Timothy 3:5-7
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5 (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?)(A) 6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited(B) and fall under the same judgment(C) as the devil. 7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders,(D) so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap.(E)
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