1 Timothy 3:7

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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.

Cross References

Mark 4:11

And he said to them: "To you, it has been given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God. But to those who are outside, everything is presented in parables:

Acts 10:22

And they said: "Cornelius, a centurion, a just and God-fearing man, who has good testimony from the entire nation of the Jews, received a message from a holy Angel to summon you to his house and to listen to words from you."

Acts 22:12

Then a certain Ananias, a man in accord with the law, having the testimony of all the Jews who were living there,

Acts 6:3

Therefore, brothers, search among yourselves for seven men of good testimony, filled with the Holy Spirit and with wisdom, whom we may appoint over this work.

1 Corinthians 10:32

Be without offense toward the Jews, and toward the Gentiles, and toward the Church of God,

1 Corinthians 5:12

For what have I to do with judging those who are outside? But do not even you yourselves judge those who are inside?

2 Corinthians 6:3

May we never give offense to anyone, so that our ministry may not be disparaged.

2 Corinthians 8:21

For we provide for what is good, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of men.

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming this age.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

and to walk honestly with those who are outside, and to desire nothing belonging to another.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Abstain from every kind of evil.

1 Timothy 3:6

He must not be a new convert, lest, being elated by pride, he may fall under the sentence of the devil.

1 Timothy 5:14

Therefore, I want the younger women to marry, to procreate children, to be mothers of families, to provide no ready opportunity for the adversary to speak evil.

1 Timothy 6:9

For those who want to become rich fall into temptation and into the snare of the devil and into many useless and harmful desires, which submerge men in destruction and in perdition.

2 Timothy 2:26

and then they may recover from the snares of the devil, by whom they are held captive at his will.

Titus 2:5

be sensible, chaste, restrained, have concern for the household, be kind, be subordinate to their husbands: so that the Word of God may be not blasphemed.

Titus 2:8

with sound words, irreproachably, so that he who is an opponent may dread that he has nothing evil to say about us.

3 John 1:12

Testimony is being given for Demetrius by everyone, and by the truth itself. And we also offer testimony. And you know that our testimony is true.

1 Samuel 2:24

My sons, do not be willing. For it is no good report that I am hearing, so that you would cause the people of the Lord to transgress.