1 Timothy 3:7

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the devil’s  trap.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:21

Indeed, we are giving careful thought  to do what is right,  not only before the Lord but also before people.

2 Timothy 2:26

Then they may come to their senses and escape the trap of the devil,  who has taken them captive to do his will.

Colossians 4:5

Act wisely towards outsiders, making the most of the time.

1 Timothy 6:9

But those who want to be rich fall into temptation, a trap, and many foolish and harmful desires, which plunge people into ruin and destruction.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

so that you may behave properly  in the presence of outsiders and not be dependent on anyone.  ,

2 Corinthians 6:3

We are not giving anyone an occasion for offence, so that the ministry will not be blamed.

1 Corinthians 10:32

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

Acts 6:3

Brothers and sisters, select from among you seven men of good reputation,  full of the Spirit  and wisdom, whom we can appoint to this duty.

Titus 2:8

Your message is to be sound beyond reproach,  so that any opponent will be ashamed, because he doesn’t have anything bad to say about us.

Titus 2:5

to be self-controlled, pure, workers at home, kind, and in submission  to their husbands, so that God’s word  will not be slandered.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Stay away  from every kind of evil.

1 Timothy 5:14

Therefore, I want younger women to marry,  have children, manage their households, and give the adversary no opportunity to accuse us.

1 Corinthians 5:12

For what business is it of mine to judge  outsiders? Don’t you judge those who are inside?

Acts 22:12

Someone named Ananias, a devout man according to the law, who had a good reputation with all the Jews living there,

Acts 10:22

They said, ‘Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, who has a good reputation with the whole Jewish nation, was divinely instructed by a holy angel to call you to his house and to hear a message from you.’

Mark 4:11

He answered them, ‘The secret   of the kingdom of God   has been given to you, but to those outside,   everything comes in parables

1 Samuel 2:24

No, my sons, the news I hear the Lord’s people spreading is not good.

3 John 1:12

Everyone speaks well of Demetrius #– #even the truth itself. And we also speak well of him, and you know  that our testimony is true.

1 Timothy 3:6

He must not be a new convert, or he might become conceited and incur the same condemnation as the devil.