## He should not be a new convert ##

"he should not be a new believer" or "he should not be someone who became a believer a short time ago" or "he must be a mature believer"

## and fall into condemnation like the devil  ##

<b>and fall into condemnation like the devil <b>- “become proud like the devil did and because of that be condemned as the devil was"

## He must also have a good reputation with those outside ##

"It is necessary that those who do not believe in Jesus think well of him" or "Those outside of the church must also think well of him" (UDB)

## fall into disgrace ##

"bring shame upon himself" or "give anyone reason to disapprove of him” (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/reproach]])

## fall into ... the trap of the devil ##

"allow the devil to trap him." Satan setting a trap or snare is a metaphor for Satan tricking a believer into unknowingly committing sin. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])