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1 Timothy 3

1 Tim. 3:6 KJV (With Strong’s)

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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
βa novice
neophutos (Greek #3504)
newly planted, i.e. (figuratively) a young convert ("neophyte")
KJV usage: novice.
Pronounce: neh-of'-oo-tos
Origin: from 3501 and a derivative of 5453
, lest
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
being lifted up with pride
tuphoo (Greek #5187)
to envelop with smoke, i.e. (figuratively) to inflate with self-conceit
KJV usage: high-minded, be lifted up with pride, be proud.
Pronounce: toof-o'-o
Origin: from a derivative of 5188
e he fall
empipto (Greek #1706)
to fall on, i.e. (literally) to be entrapped by, or (figuratively) be overwhelmed with
KJV usage: fall among (into).
Pronounce: em-pip'-to
Origin: from 1722 and 4098
into
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
the condemnation
krima (Greek #2917)
a decision (the function or the effect, for or against ("crime"))
KJV usage: avenge, condemned, condemnation, damnation, + go to law, judgment.
Pronounce: kree'-mah
Origin: from 2919
of the devil
diabolos (Greek #1228)
a traducer; specially, Satan (compare 07854)
KJV usage: false accuser, devil, slanderer.
Pronounce: dee-ab'-ol-os
Origin: from 1225
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or, one newly come to the faith.
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Prov. 16:18•  (Prov. 16:18)
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Jude 6• 6And angels which kept not their own original estate, but abandoned their proper dwelling, he hath kept in everlasting bonds under gloom unto [the] great day's judgment; (Jude 6)

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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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novice.
or, one newly come to the faith.
1 Cor. 3:1• 1And I, brethren, was not able to speak to you as spiritual, but as fleshy, as babes in Christ. (1 Cor. 3:1)
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Heb. 5:12‑13• 12For when on account of the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need again that someone teach you the elements of the beginning of the oracles of God, and have become such as have need of milk, not of solid food.
 13For every one that partaketh of milk [is] unskilled in the word of righteousness; for he is an infant. (Heb. 5:12‑13)
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1 Peter 2:2• 2as new-born babes long for the guileless intelligent milk that by it ye may grow unto salvation, (1 Peter 2:2)
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Deut. 8:14•  (Deut. 8:14)
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Deut. 17:20•  (Deut. 17:20)
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2 Kings 14:10•  (2 Kings 14:10)
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2 Chron. 26:16•  (2 Chron. 26:16)
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2 Chron. 32:25•  (2 Chron. 32:25)
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Prov. 16:18‑19•  (Prov. 16:18‑19)
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Prov. 18:12•  (Prov. 18:12)
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Prov. 29:23•  (Prov. 29:23)
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Isa. 2:12•  (Isa. 2:12)
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1 Cor. 4:6‑8• 6And these things, brethren, I transferred to myself and Apollos on your account, that ye may in our case learn, Nothing above what is written, in order that ye be not puffed up one for one against another.
 7For who distinguisheth thee? and what hast thou which thou didst not receive? But if thou didst even receive, why boastest thou as not having received?
 8Already ye are filled, already ye have been enriched, apart from us ye reigned; and I would that ye did reign, that we also might reign with you. (1 Cor. 4:6‑8)
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1 Cor. 8:1• 1But concerning the things sacrificed to idols, we know that we all have knowledge; knowledge puffeth up, but love edifieth. (1 Cor. 8:1)
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2 Cor. 12:7• 7And that I should not be uplifted by the exceeding greatness of the revelations, there was given to me thorn for the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, that I might not be uplifted overmuch. (2 Cor. 12:7)
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1 Peter 5:5• 5Likewise, ye younger, be subject to elders; and all of you bind on humility to one another; because God setteth himself against haughty ones, and giveth grace to lowly. (1 Peter 5:5)
the condemnation.
Isa. 14:12‑14•  (Isa. 14:12‑14)
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Luke 10:18• 18And he said to them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall out of heaven. (Luke 10:18)
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2 Peter 2:4• 4For if God spared not angels when they sinned, but cast them down to lowest hell and gave them up to chains of gloom reserved for judgment, (2 Peter 2:4)
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Jude 6• 6And angels which kept not their own original estate, but abandoned their proper dwelling, he hath kept in everlasting bonds under gloom unto [the] great day's judgment; (Jude 6)
•  “The condemnation of the devil”: he exalted himself at the thought of his own importance (compare Ezekiel 28). “The snare of the devil” is another thing. If a man is not of good report, he will yield somewhere to the enemy, because he will not dare to withstand him boldly. (“1 Timothy 3” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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not a novice, that he may not, being inflated, fall into the faulth of the devil.

JND Translation Notes

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Krima is the subject-matter of which a person had to be accused. They set up the krima of the Lord on the cross; that for which he came into accusation -- the charge. So it is used here. The devil was puffed up with his own excellency, and abode not in the truth. Hence, in a strongly taken sense, our word "crime." See also Note on 1 Cor. 11.29.

W. Kelly Translation

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not a novice, lest being puffed up he fall into the devil’s chargea .

WK Translation Notes

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Or "judgment." "Condemnation" is too strong an expression and not the sense intended.