1 Timothy 3:6 Novice .. new convert, [cf. Acts 14:23, These men could not have been in the church a long time, but some were probably elders in the synagogue before. Also some were appointed by inspiration Ephesians 4:11; Acts 20:28. When Timothy did not have inspiration to guide him in the selection of men to be elders, Paul wrote out (by inspiration) the guide-lines for the type of men to be appointed at elders.] Condemnation .. 1) given by the devil; OR 2) the same punishment God will give the devil, that which is reserved for him and his angels Matthew 25:41, Revelation 12:9. OR 3) the same pride which was condemned in Satan, Isaiah 14:12-14 [This application to Satan is questioned by some.]