1 Timothy 3:6
King James Version
Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
1 Timothy 3:6 in context
1 Timothy 3:4
One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
1 Timothy 3:5
(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
1 Timothy 3:6SELECTED VERSE
Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
1 Timothy 3:7
Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
1 Timothy 3:8
Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;