1 Timothy 3:10 requires deacons be tested first, mirroring the principle in this verse that novices should not be appointed without proving themselves.

1 Timothy 6:4 describes a conceited person who knows nothing, showing the outcome of the pride warned against in appointing a novice.

1 Timothy 5:22 warns against laying hands suddenly on anyone, which is the same caution against ordaining a novice who may fall into pride.

Deuteronomy 17:20 warns the king not to be 'lifted up' above others—same danger of pride leading to downfall that Paul warns against for new converts.

In 2 Corinthians 12:7, Paul himself experienced a thorn to prevent exaltation — the same danger of pride after spiritual privileges.

In 1 Corinthians 8:1, this same warning against being 'puffed up' appears — pride undermines leadership and leads to error.

In 1 Corinthians 4:6, Paul uses the same Greek word 'puffed up' (typhoo) warning against pride—direct linguistic parallel.

In Luke 10:18, Jesus saw Satan fall — this event illustrates the condemnation a proud novice could share.

Isaiah 14 describes the pride and fall of the morning star — likely the source of the 'condemnation of the devil' Paul warns about.

Proverbs 29:23 states pride brings a person low—same logic as Paul's concern about new converts being puffed up and falling.

In Deuteronomy 8:14, being 'lifted up' with pride leads to forgetting God – the same danger Paul warns for novices who may fall into condemnation.

2 Kings 14:10 shows Amaziah's pride after victory leading to ruin—a historical example of the conceit Paul warns against.

2 Chronicles 26:16 records Uzziah's pride leading to his downfall—illustrates the same fate Paul fears for puffed-up new converts.

2 Chronicles 32:25 tells of Hezekiah's pride bringing wrath—parallels Paul's warning that pride can lead to condemnation.

Proverbs 16:18 directly states 'Pride goes before destruction'—the very principle behind Paul's caution about new converts.

Proverbs 18:12 says a haughty heart leads to downfall—directly parallels Paul's warning that conceit brings condemnation.

Isaiah 2:12 declares God's judgment on the proud—underscores the grave danger of pride Paul highlights for new converts.

Daniel 5:23 shows Belshazzar's heart lifted up against God, leading to his fall — a parallel warning of pride bringing condemnation.

Ezekiel 28 describes the pride and fall of the anointed cherub — a typological background to the devil's condemnation.

Revelation 12:9 recounts the devil's expulsion from heaven, illustrating the condemnation into which a conceited novice might fall — the devil's own fate.

In 1 Corinthians 3:1, Paul calls the Corinthians 'babes in Christ', illustrating spiritual immaturity that a novice in 1 Timothy 3:6 would have.

Daniel 11:12 describes a king whose heart is lifted up after victory, but he is not strengthened — similar to the conceit and fall warned against here.

In Hebrews 5:12, those who ought to be teachers still need milk, showing immaturity like the novice who should not be an overseer.

In Hebrews 5:13, a babe is unskillful in righteousness – similar to the novice's lack of maturity that disqualifies from leadership.

Proverbs 16:19 contrasts lowly spirit with pride—reinforces Paul's implicit call for humility to avoid the devil's fall.

In 1 Peter 2:2, newborn babes desire milk for growth, while 1 Timothy 3:6 warns against appointing a novice – same image, different application.

In 1 Peter 5:5, God opposes the proud — this general principle underlies the warning against a novice being lifted up.

In 2 Peter 2:4, angels who sinned were cast down — a parallel to the devil's condemnation from pride.

In Jude 1:6, fallen angels are kept in chains — similar to the condemnation from pride mentioned here.