(for if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?); not a [a]novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil. Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the (A)snare of the devil.

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  1. 1 Timothy 3:6 new convert

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