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1 Timothy 3:6

He must not be a new convert, lest, being elated by pride, he may fall under the sentence of the devil
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King James Version

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

New International Version

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