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Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Not {G3361} a novice {G3504}, lest {G3363} being lifted up with pride {G5187} he fall {G1706} into {G1519} the condemnation {G2917} of the devil {G1228}.
He must not be a new believer, because he might become puffed up with pride and thus fall under the same judgment as did the Adversary.
He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil.
not a novice, lest being puffed up he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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