## 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: [[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]])