1 Timothy 3:7 - The Scriptures 1998

⁷ And he should even have a good witness from those who are outside, lest he 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.

1 Timothy 3:7 Cross References

Mark 4:11

And He said to them, “To you it has been given to know the secret of the reign of Elohim, but to those who are outside, all are done in parables,

Acts 10:22

And they said, “Cornelius the captain, a righteous man and one who fears Elohim and well spoken of by the entire nation of the Yehuḏ

Acts 22:12

“And a certain Ḥ

Acts 6:3

“Therefore, brothers, seek out from among you seven men who are known to be filled with the Set-apart Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint for this duty,

1 Corinthians 10:32

Cause no stumbling, either to the Yehuḏ

1 Corinthians 5:12

For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Do you not judge those who are inside?

2 Corinthians 6:3

giving no cause of stumbling in whatever, so that the service is not blamed.

2 Corinthians 8:21

For we provide what is right, not only in the sight of יהוה, but also in the sight of men.

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

so that you behave decently toward those who are outside, and not be in any need.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Keep back from every form of wickedness.

1 Timothy 3:6

Not a new convert, lest he become puffed up with pride and fall into the judgment of the devil.

1 Timothy 5:14

So I resolve that the younger widows marry, bear children, manage the house, giving no occasion to the adversary for reviling.

1 Timothy 6:9

But those wishing to be rich fall into trial and a snare, and into many foolish and injurious lusts which plunge men in ruin and destruction.

2 Timothy 2:26

and they come to their senses, out of the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his desire.

Titus 2:5

to be sensible, blameless, workers at home, good, subject to their own husbands, in order that the word of Elohim is not evil spoken of.

Titus 2:8

soundness of speech beyond reproach, in order that the opponent is put to shame, having no evil word to say about you.

3 John 1:12

Demetrios has a good witness from all, and from the truth itself. And we also bear witness, and you know that our witness is true.

1 Samuel 2:24

“No, my sons! For it is not a good report that I hear: making the people of יהוה  transgress.