(but if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of (A)the church of God?), and not a new convert, so that he will not become (B)conceited and fall into (C)condemnation [a]incurred by the devil. And he must (D)have a good reputation with (E)those outside the church, so that he will not fall into [b]disgrace and (F)the snare of the devil.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 3:6 Lit of the devil
  2. 1 Timothy 3:7 Or reproach

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