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(for if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the congregation {Gr. ekklesia – called out ones} of God?)

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

Moreover he must have a good report of those who are outside lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

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(If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?)(A) He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited(B) and fall under the same judgment(C) as the devil. 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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