1 Timothy 3:6

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1 Timothy 3:4–8 · Berean Standard Bible

4 An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.

5 For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?

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

7 Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.

8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.

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