1 Timothy 3:7 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace and the snare of the devil.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Furthermore, he must have a good reputation and be well thought of by those outside [the church], lest he become involved in slander and incur reproach and fall into the devil's trap.

American Standard Version (1901)

Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

Common English Bible

They should also have a good reputation with those outside the church so that they won’t be embarrassed and fall into the devil’s trap.

Catholic Public Domain Version

And it is necessary for him also to have good testimony from those who are outside, so that he may not fall into disrepute and the snare of the devil.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Moreover he must have a good testimony of them who are without: lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

1 Timothy 3:7 Cross References

Mark 4:11

And he said to them, “To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God, but for those outside everything comes in parables,

Acts 10:22

They answered, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man who is well spoken of by the whole Jewish people, was directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and to hear what you have to say.”

Acts 22:12

“A certain Ananias, who was a devout man according to the law and well spoken of by all the Jews living there,

Acts 6:3

Therefore, brothers and sisters, select from among yourselves seven men of good standing, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this task,

1 Corinthians 10:32

Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God,

1 Corinthians 5:12

For what have I to do with judging those outside? Are you not judges of those who are inside?

2 Corinthians 6:3

We are putting no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry,

2 Corinthians 8:21

for we are setting our minds on what is right not only before the Lord but also before the people.

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

so that you may behave properly toward outsiders and be dependent on no one.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

abstain from every form of evil.

1 Timothy 3:6

He must not be a recent convert, or he may be puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil.

1 Timothy 5:14

So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, and manage their households, so as to give the adversary no occasion to revile us.

1 Timothy 6:9

But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.

2 Timothy 2:26

and that they may escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.

Titus 2:5

to be self-controlled, chaste, good managers of the household, kind, submissive to their husbands, so that the word of God may not be discredited.

Titus 2:8

and sound speech that cannot be censured; then any opponent will be put to shame, having nothing evil to say of us.

3 John 1:12

Everyone has testified favorably about Demetrius, and so has the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true.

1 Samuel 2:24

No, my sons; it is not a good report that I hear the people of the Lord spreading abroad.