1 Timothy 3:7

English Standard Version 2016

Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:21

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

2 Timothy 2:26

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

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.

1 Timothy 6:9

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

1 Thessalonians 4:12

so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one.

2 Corinthians 6:3

We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry,

1 Corinthians 10:32

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

Acts 6:3

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

Titus 2:8

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

Titus 2:5

to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Abstain from every form of evil.

1 Timothy 5:14

So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, manage their households, and give the adversary no occasion for slander.

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?

Acts 22:12

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

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.”

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,

1 Samuel 2:24

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

3 John 1:12

Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also add our testimony, and you know that our testimony is true.

1 Timothy 3:6

He must not be a recent convert, or he may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil.