1 Timothy 3:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 3:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 3:6 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. a novice: or, one newly come t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 3:6 — KJV
“Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. a novice: or, one newly come to the faith”
— 1 Timothy 3:6 (KJV)
1 Timothy 3:6 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 3:6
“But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him: in pride: or, to deal proudly deposed: Chaldee, made to come down”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:6: lifted, pride, one
“Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:6: lest, being, into
“But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:6: lest, fall, into
“Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:6: into, devil, one
“And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:6: lest, one, come
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