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1 Timothy 3:6

World English Bible

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

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American Standard Version

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

Christian Standard Bible

He must not be a new convert, or he might become conceited and incur the same condemnation as the devil.

English Standard Version

He must not be a recent convert, or he may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil.

King James Version

Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

New American Standard Bible

and not a new convert, so that he will not become conceited and fall into condemnation incurred by the devil.

New International Version

He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil.

New King James Version

not a novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil.

New Living Translation

A church leader must not be a new believer, because he might become proud, and the devil would cause him to fall.