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1 Timothy 3:6

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4One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;Select 1 Timothy 3:4

5(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)Select 1 Timothy 3:5

6Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.Select 1 Timothy 3:6

7Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.Select 1 Timothy 3:7

8Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;Select 1 Timothy 3:8

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3:6 not a new convert, lest being puffed up he fall into the same condemnation as the devil.

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3:6 not a novice, lest being puffed up he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

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