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He must not be a new convert, or he might become conceited and incur the same condemnation as the devil.(A) Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the devil’s(B) trap.

Deacons,(C) likewise, should be worthy of respect, not hypocritical, not drinking a lot of wine, not greedy for money,

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