1 Timothy 3:7 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

⁷ moreover he must be well thought of by outsiders, or he may fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁷ 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

⁷ 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)

⁷ 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

⁷ 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

⁷ 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

⁷ 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 is in parables;

Acts 10:22

And they said, “Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, who is well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, 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

“And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well spoken of by all the Jews who lived there,

Acts 6:3

Therefore, brethren, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this duty.

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 outsiders? Is it not those inside the church whom you are to judge?

2 Corinthians 6:3

We put no obstacle in any one's way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry,

2 Corinthians 8:21

for we aim at what is honorable not only in the Lord's sight but also in the sight of men.

Colossians 4:5

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

1 Thessalonians 4:12

so that you may command the respect of outsiders, and be dependent on nobody.

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, rule their households, and give the enemy no occasion to revile us.

1 Timothy 6:9

But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and hurtful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction.

2 Timothy 2:26

and they may escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will.

Titus 2:5

to be sensible, chaste, domestic, kind, and submissive to their husbands, that the word of God may not be discredited.

Titus 2:8

and sound speech that cannot be censured, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say of us.

3 John 1:12

Demetrius has testimony from every one, and from the truth itself; I testify to him too, and you know my testimony is true.

1 Samuel 2:24

No, my sons; it is no good report that I hear the people of the Lord spreading abroad.