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- 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 ** - “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: en:obe: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: en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_metaphor)