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

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

Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

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for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for (A)God's church? He must not be a recent convert, or he may (B)become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil. Moreover, he must be well thought of by (C)outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into (D)a snare of the devil.

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