1 Timothy 3:6

Easy To Read Version

But an elder must not be a new believer. It might make a new believer be too proud of himself \{if he were made an elder\}. Then he would be judged (condemned) for his pride the same as the devil was.

Cross References

2 Kings 14:10

True, you have defeated Edom. But you have become proud because of your victory over Edom. But stay at home and brag! Don’t make trouble for yourself. If you do this, you will fall, and Judah will fall with you!”

2 Chronicles 26:16

But when Uzziah became strong, his pride caused him to be destroyed. He was not faithful to the Lord his God. He went into the Lord’s temple {\cf2\super [298]} to burn incense {\cf2\super [299]} on the altar {\cf2\super [300]} for burning incense.

2 Chronicles 32:25

But Hezekiah’s heart was proud, so he did not give God thanks for God’s kindness. This is why God was angry at Hezekiah and at the people of Judah and Jerusalem.

Proverbs 18:12

A proud person will soon be ruined. But an humble person will be honored.

Proverbs 29:23

If a person thinks he is better than other people, then that will destroy him. But if a person is humble, then other people will respect him.

Isaiah 2:12

The Lord has a special day planned. On that day, the Lord will punish the proud and boastful people. Then those proud people will be made not important.

Daniel 11:12

The northern army will be defeated, and those soldiers will be carried away. The southern king will be very proud, and he will kill thousands of soldiers from the northern army. But he will not continue to be successful.

Luke 10:18

Jesus said to the men, “I saw Satan (the devil) falling like lightning from the sky.

1 Corinthians 3:1

Brothers and sisters, in the past I could not talk to you like I talk to spiritual people. I had to talk to you like worldly people—like babies in Christ.

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now \{I will write\} about meat that is sacrificed {\cf2\super [46]} to idols. {\cf2\super [47]} We know that “we all have knowledge.” “Knowledge” puffs you up full of pride. But love makes \{you help\} others grow stronger.

2 Corinthians 12:7

But I must not become too proud of the wonderful things that were shown to me. So a painful problem {\cf2\super [45]} was given to me. That problem is an angel from Satan (the devil). It is sent to beat me and keep me from being too proud.

Deuteronomy 17:20

Then the king will not think that he is better than any of his own people. And he will not turn away from the law, but he will follow it exactly. Then that king and his descendants [112] will rule the kingdom of Israel a long time.

Deuteronomy 8:14

When that happens, you must be careful not to become proud. You must not forget the Lord your God. You were slaves in Egypt. But the Lord made you free and brought you out of that land.

1 Timothy 3:7

An elder must also have the respect of people who are not in the church. Then he will not be criticized by other people and be caught in the devil’s trap.

1 Timothy 6:4

Those people are proud of what they know, but they understand nothing. Those people are sick with a love for arguing and fighting about words. And that brings jealousy, quarrels, insults, and evil mistrust.

2 Timothy 3:4

In the last days people will turn against their friends. They will do foolish things without thinking. They will be conceited and proud. People will love pleasure—they will not love God.

1 Peter 2:2

Be like babies that are newly born. Be hungry for the pure milk (teaching) that feeds your spirit. By drinking that you can grow up and be saved.

1 Peter 5:5

Young men, I have something to say to you, too. You should accept the authority of the elders. {\cf2\super [32]} All of you should be very humble with each other.

2 Peter 2:4

When angels sinned, God did not let them go free without punishment. No! God sent them to hell. God put those angels in caves of darkness. They are being held there until the judgment.