Teks -- 1 Timothy 3:6 (NET)

3:6 He must not be a recent convert or he may become arrogant and fall into the punishment that the devil will exact.

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Robertson: 1Ti 3:6 - Not a novice

Not a novice ( mē neophuton ).

Our "neophyte."Vernacular word from Aristophanes on, in lxx, and in papyri in the original sense of "newly-planted"(neos , phuō ). Only here in N.T.

Robertson: 1Ti 3:6 - Lest

Lest ( hina mē ).

"That not."

Robertson: 1Ti 3:6 - Being puffed up

Being puffed up ( tuphōtheis ).

First aorist passive participle of tuphoō , old word (from tuphos , smoke, pride), to raise a smoke or mist (a smoke-screen of pride). In N.T. only here; 1Ti 6:4; 2Ti 3:4.

Robertson: 1Ti 3:6 - He fall into

He fall into ( empesēi eis ).

Second aorist active subjunctive with hina mē , negative purpose, of empiptō , old verb, to fall into. Note both en and eis as in Mat 12:11; Luk 10:36.

Robertson: 1Ti 3:6 - The condemnation of the devil

The condemnation of the devil ( krima tou diabolou ).

See note on Rom 3:8 for krima . Best to take tou diabolou as objective genitive, though subjective in 1Ti 3:7, "the condemnation passed on or received by the devil"(not just "the slanderer,"any slanderer).

Vincent: 1Ti 3:6 - Novice

Novice ( νεόφυτον )

N.T.o . From νέος new and φυτόν a plant . Comp. 1Co 3:6, 1Co 3:7; Mat 15:13. Hence, a new convert , a neophyte . Comp. in lxx Job 14:9; Psa 127:3; Psa 143:12; Isa 5:7. Chrysostom explains it as newly catechised (νεοκατήχητος ); but a neophyte differed from a catechumen in having received baptism. Better the ancient Greek interpreters, newly baptized (νεοβάπτιστος ). After the ceremony of baptism the neophytes wore white garments for eight days, from Easter eve until the Sunday after Easter, which was called Dominica in albis , the Sunday in white . The Egyptian archives of Berlin give νεόφυτος a Fayum papyrus of the second century A. D., of newly-planted palm trees . Comp. lxx, Psa 127:3 : " Thy sons as νεόφυτα ἐλαιῶν plants of olives ."

Vincent: 1Ti 3:6 - Being lifted up with pride

Being lifted up with pride ( τυφωθεὶς )

Only in the Pastorals. See 1Ti 6:4; 2Ti 3:4. The verb means primarily to make a smoke: hence, metaphorically, to blind with pride or conceit . Neither A.V. nor Rev. puffed up , preserves the radical sense, which is the sense here intended - a beclouded and stupid state of mind as the result of pride.

Vincent: 1Ti 3:6 - Fall into condemnation

Fall into condemnation ( εἰς κρίμα ἐμπέσῃ )

Κρίμα in N.T. usually means judgment . The word for condemnation is κατάκριμα. See especially Rom 5:16, where the two are sharply distinguished. Comp. Mat 7:2; Act 24:25; Rom 2:2; Rom 5:18; 1Co 6:7. However, κρίμα occasionally shades off into the meaning condemnation , as Rom 3:8; Jam 3:1. See on go to law , 1Co 6:7, and see on 1Co 11:29. Κρίμα is a Pauline word; but the phrase ἐμπιπτεῖν εἰς κρίμα to fall into judgment is found only here.

Vincent: 1Ti 3:6 - Of the devil

Of the devil ( τοῦ διαβόλου )

See on Mat 4:1, and see on Satan , 1Th 2:18. Paul uses διάβολος only twice, Eph 4:27; Eph 6:11. Commonly Satan . The use of διάβολος as an adjective is peculiar to the Pastorals (see 1Ti 3:11; 2Ti 3:3; Tit 2:3), and occurs nowhere else in N.T., and not in lxx. The phrase judgment of the devil probably means the accusing judgment of the devil, and not the judgment passed upon the devil. In Rev 12:10 Satan is called the accuser of the brethren . In 1Co 5:5; 1Ti 1:20, men are given over to Satan for judgment. In 1Ti 3:7 the genitive διαβόλου is clearly subjective. In this chapter it appears that a Christian can fall into the reproach of the devil (comp. Jud 1:9; 2Pe 2:11), the snare of the devil (comp. 2Ti 2:26), and the judgment of the devil.

Wesley: 1Ti 3:6 - Lest being puffed up

With this new honour, or with the applause which frequently follows it.

Wesley: 1Ti 3:6 - He fall into the condemnation of the devil

The same into which the devil fell.

JFB: 1Ti 3:6 - not a novice

One just converted. This proves the Church of Ephesus was established now for some time. The absence of this rule in the Epistle to Titus, accords with the recent planting of the Church at Crete. Greek, "neophyte," literally, "a young plant"; luxuriantly verdant (Rom 6:5; Rom 11:17; 1Co 3:6). The young convert has not yet been disciplined and matured by afflictions and temptations. Contrast Act 21:16, "an old disciple."

JFB: 1Ti 3:6 - lifted up with pride

Greek, literally, "wrapt in smoke," so that, inflated with self-conceit and exaggerated ideas of his own importance, he cannot see himself or others in the true light (1Ti 6:4; 2Ti 3:4).

JFB: 1Ti 3:6 - condemnation of the devil

Into the same condemnation as Satan fell into (1Ti 3:7; 2Ti 2:26). Pride was the cause of Satan's condemnation (Job 38:15; Isa 14:12-15; Joh 12:31; Joh 16:11; 2Pe 2:4; Jud 1:6). It cannot mean condemnation or accusation on the part of the devil. The devil may bring a reproach on men (1Ti 3:7), but he cannot bring them into condemnation, for he does not judge, but is judged [BENGEL].

Clarke: 1Ti 3:6 - Fifteenth - It is required that he be not a novice

Fifteenth - It is required that he be not a novice - Νεοφυτον· Not a young plant, not recently ingrafted, that is, one not newly converted to the faith; (old MS. Bible); one who has been of considerable standing in the Christian Church, if he have the preceding qualifications, may be safely trusted with the government of that Church. It is impossible that one who is not long and deeply experienced in the ways of God can guide others in the way of life. Hence presbyters or elders were generally appointed to have the oversight of the rest, and hence presbyter and bishop seem to have been two names for the same office; yet all presbyters or elders certainly were not bishops, because all presbyters had not the qualifications marked above. But the apostle gives another reason: Lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. It is natural for man to think himself of more importance than his fellows when they are intrusted to his government. The apostle’ s term τυφωθεις, puffed up, inflated, is a metaphor taken from a bladder when filled with air or wind. It is a substance, has a certain size, is light, can be the sport of the wind, but has nothing in it but air. Such is the classical coxcomb; a mere puffball, a disgrace to his function, and despised by every intelligent man. Should we not say to those whom it may concern

"From such apostles, O ye mitred heads

Preserve the Church; and lay not careless hand

On skulls that cannot teach, and will not learn.

From these words of the apostle we are led to infer that pride or self-conceit was the cause of the devil’ s downfall. In Ecclus. 10 there are some excellent sayings concerning pride: "Pride is hurtful before God and man.""Why is earth and ashes proud?""The beginning of pride is when one departeth from God.""For pride is the beginning of sin; and he that hath it shall pour out abomination.""Pride was not made for Men."See verses 7, 9, 12, 13, and 18, of the above chapter.

Calvin: 1Ti 3:6 - Not a novice // Lest he fall into the condemnation of the devil

6.Not a novice There being many men of distinguished ability and learning who at that time were brought to the faith, Paul forbids that such persons shall be admitted to the office of a bishop, as soon as they have made profession of Christianity. And he shews how great would be the danger; for it is evident that they are commonly vain, and full of ostentation, and, in consequence of this, haughtiness and ambition will drive them headlong. What Paul says we experience; for “novices” have not only impetuous fervor and bold daring, but are also puffed up with foolish confidence, as if they could fly beyond the clouds. Consequently, it is not without reason that they are excluded from the honor of a bishopric, till, in process of time their proud temper shall be subdued.

Lest he fall into the condemnation of the devil. The judgment or condemnation of the devil may be interpreted in three ways; for some takeΔιαβόλου (of the devil) to mean Satan; and others, to mean slanderers. I give the preference to the former view; because it rarely happens that “judgment” means slander. But again, “the judgment of Satan” may be taken either actively or passively. This latter sense is adopted by Chrysostom, with whom I willingly agree There is an elegant contrast, which heightens the enormity of the case, “If he who is placed over the Church of God fall, by his pride, into the same condemnation with the devil.” Yet I do not reject the active signification, namely, that he will give the devil occasion for accusing him. But the opinion of Chrysostom is more correct. ⁶²

Defender: 1Ti 3:6 - Not a novice

A bishop must be an elder, a man older and more mature in Christian faith and life (1Ti 5:22).

Defender: 1Ti 3:6 - condemnation of the devil

Pride is identified as the worst sin of all, as it was the very sin which caused Lucifer to fall and become Satan, the Devil (Isa 14:12-15; Eze 28:14, Eze 28:15, Eze 28:17, Eze 28:18). Pride, of course, is essentially identical with the arrogance of rejecting God's Word."

TSK: 1Ti 3:6 - novice // lest // the condemnation

novice : or, one newly come to the faith, 1Co 3:1; Heb 5:12, Heb 5:13; 1Pe 2:2

lest : Deu 8:14, Deu 17:20; 2Ki 14:10; 2Ch 26:16, 2Ch 32:25; Pro 16:18, Pro 16:19, Pro 18:12; Pro 29:23; Isa 2:12; 1Co 4:6-8, 1Co 8:1; 2Co 12:7; 1Pe 5:5

the condemnation : Isa 14:12-14; Luk 10:18; 2Pe 2:4; Jud 1:6

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Poole: 1Ti 3:6 - Not a novice

Not a novice not a young plant, that is, one that is newly made a member of the church of Christ; such persons are apt to swell in the opinion of their newly acquired knowledge, state, or dignity; and being so lifted up, they will be in danger of such a punishment as the devil for his pride met with, or to be guilty of some ill or indecent behaviour, which may give the devil occasion to accuse them. Others here interpret diabolou more appellatively, and understand by it a man that is an accuser, making the sense this, — and fall into the judgment, censure, or condemnation of men, accusing them for such behaviour.

PBC: 1Ti 3:6

Not a novice, - one young in the faith. Strong; "newly planted; a new convert, neophyte (one who has recently become a Christian)." I would add to Strong’s idea that the man to be ordained must not be new in ministry any more than new in the faith. He must be seasoned in his work and demonstrate maturity that will not allow occasional success or blessing to "go to his head." 275

Haydock: 1Ti 3:6 - Not a neophyte // He fall into the judgment // Devil

Not a neophyte. Not one newly as it were planted, or newly instructed in the faith. (Witham) ---

That is, one lately baptized, a young convert. (Challoner) ---

He fall into the judgment and condemnation of the devil, by returning to his evil habits he has so lately quitted. (Witham) ---

Devil; i.e. into the same punishment to which the devil is condemned; (Theodoret) or into the power of the devil, who will accuse him at the judgment. (Calmet) ---

Or again, seeing himself so soon after his conversion raised to the first dignities of the Church, might imitate in his pride the devil, who could not bear the weight of glory in which God had created him. (Bible de Vence)

Gill: 1Ti 3:6 - Not a novice // lest being lifted up with pride // that he fall into the condemnation of the devil

Not a novice,.... Or one newly planted, the Arabic version adds, "in the faith"; meaning not a young man, for so was Timothy himself; but a young professor and church member; one that is lately come to the knowledge of the truth, and has just embraced and professed it, and become a member of a church, a new plant there: so the Hebrew word נטע, "a plant", is by the Septuagint in Job 14:9 rendered by this very word. The reason why such a person should not be a bishop, elder, or pastor of a church, is,

lest being lifted up with pride; through the dignity of the office he is advanced to, and the high opinion of men he stands in, and the great gifts qualifying him for such a place, he is supposed to have: for pride on account of these is apt to creep in, and swell and elate the minds of young professors especially; so that there is danger

that he fall into the condemnation of the devil; or "of the slanderer", as the word is rendered in 1Ti 3:11 and the sense then is, lest he should be censured and condemned by such who are given to calumny and detraction, and are glad of any opportunity to reproach and vilify the ministers of the word: but it is better to understand it of Satan; and then the meaning is, either lest such an one fall under the censure and condemnation of the accuser of the brethren; or rather lest he fall into the same condemnation and punishment the devil is fallen into, their crimes being alike. For it seems from hence, that pride was the first sin of the devil, and the cause of his apostasy from God; being elated with his own knowledge, strength, and dignity; and not being able to bear it, that the human nature should be advanced above that of angels.