4 one who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence
5 (for if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?);
6 not a1 novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil.
7 Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the asnare of the devil.
Qualifications of Deacons
8 Likewise deacons must be reverent, not double-tongued, anot given to much wine, not greedy for money,
9 holding the1 mystery of the faith with a pure conscience.
New King James Version®, Copyright© 1982, Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.
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Definitions of words in 1 Timothy 3:6:
As {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}
Devil {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Devil {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}
Fall {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}
He {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}
Novice {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}
Other definition entries containing 1 Timothy 3:6:
Spiritual Gifts {I.S.B.E.}
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