1 Timothy 3:6-8

New American Standard Bible 1995

⁶ and not a new convert, so that he will not become ^(A)conceited and fall into the ^(B)condemnation ^[a]incurred by the devil. ⁷ And he must ^(C)have a good reputation with ^(D)those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and ^(E)the snare of the devil.

^8 (F)Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not ^[b]double-tongued, ^[c](G)or addicted to much wine ^[d](H)or fond of sordid gain,