1 Timothy 3:7 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach 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 unto them, Unto you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all things are done in parables:

Acts 10:22

And they said, Cornelius a centurion, a righteous man and one that feareth God, and well reported of by all the nation of the Jews, was warned of God by a holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words from thee.

Acts 22:12

And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well reported of by all the Jews that dwelt there,

Acts 6:3

Look ye out therefore, brethren, from among you seven men of good report, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

1 Corinthians 10:32

Give no occasion of stumbling, either to Jews, or to Greeks, or to the church of God:

1 Corinthians 5:12

For what have I to do with judging them that are without? Do not ye judge them that are within,

2 Corinthians 6:3

giving no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our ministration be not blamed;

2 Corinthians 8:21

for we take thought for things honourable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

that ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

abstain from every form of evil.

1 Timothy 3:6

not a novice, lest being puffed up he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

1 Timothy 5:14

I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, give none occasion to the adversary for reviling:

1 Timothy 6:9

But they that desire to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts, such as drown men in destruction and perdition.

2 Timothy 2:26

and they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by the Lord's servant unto the will of God.

Titus 2:5

to be soberminded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed:

Titus 2:8

sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of us.

3 John 1:12

Demetrius hath the witness of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, we also bear witness; and thou knowest that our witness is true.

1 Samuel 2:24

Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make the LORD'S people to transgress.