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6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil.
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6 and not a new convert, so that he will not become conceited and fall into condemnation incurred by the devil.
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6 and He must not be a new convert, so that he will not [behave stupidly and] become conceited [by appointment to this high office] and fall into the [same] condemnation incurred by the devil [for his arrogance and pride]. [Is 14:12-14]
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6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil.
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6 not a novice, lest being puffed up he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
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6 He may not be a yong scholer, lest he being puffed vp fall into the condemnation of the deuill.
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6 not a new convert, lest being puffed up he fall into the same condemnation as the devil.
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6 The leader must not be a new believer. If he is, he might become proud. Then he would be judged just like the devil.
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6 A leader of the church must not be someone who has believed in Christ for only a short time. Someone like that might boast that he is great and important. Then he would receive punishment, as the devil did.
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6 not a new convert, lest having been puffed up he may fall to a judgment of the Devil;
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