1 Timothy 3:6-8

Disciples’ Literal New Testament

⁶ not a new-convert, in order that he may not fall into the judgment of ^[a] the devil, having become conceited^[b]. ⁷ And he must also have a good testimony from the ones outside, in order that he may not fall into reproach and a snare of the devil.

Deacons Must Be Honorable And Tested

⁸ Deacons similarly must be honorable^[c], not double-tongued^[d], not paying-attention-to^[e] much wine, not fond-of-shameful-gain,