1 Timothy 3:6

1 Timothy 3:6 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

6He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

6and not a new convert, so that he will not become conceited and fall into condemnation incurred by the devil.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

6and 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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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

6He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

6not a novice, lest being puffed up he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

6He may not be a yong scholer, lest he being puffed vp fall into the condemnation of the deuill.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

6not a new convert, lest being puffed up he fall into the same condemnation as the devil.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

6The 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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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

6A 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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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

6not a new convert, lest having been puffed up he may fall to a judgment of the Devil;

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