1 Timothy 3:7

God's Word

People who are not Christians must speak well of him, or he might become the victim of disgraceful insults that the devil sets as traps for him.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:21

We intend to do what is right, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of people.

2 Timothy 2:26

Then they might come back to their senses and God will free them from the devil’s snare so that they can do his will.

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act toward those who are outside ⌞the Christian faith⌟. Make the most of your opportunities.

1 Timothy 6:9

But people who want to get rich keep falling into temptation. They are trapped by many stupid and harmful desires which drown them in destruction and ruin.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

Then your way of life will win respect from those outside ⌞the church⌟, and you won’t have to depend on anyone else for what you need.

2 Corinthians 6:3

We don’t give people any opportunity to find fault with how we serve.

1 Corinthians 10:32

Don’t cause others to stumble, whether they are Jewish, Greek, or members of God’s church.

Acts 6:3

So, brothers and sisters, choose seven men whom the people know are spiritually wise. We will put them in charge of this problem.

Titus 2:8

Speak an accurate message that cannot be condemned. Then those who oppose us will be ashamed because they cannot say anything bad about us.

Titus 2:5

to use good judgment, and to be morally pure. Also, tell them to teach young women to be homemakers, to be kind, and to place themselves under their husbands’ authority. Then no one can speak evil of God’s word.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Keep away from every kind of evil.

1 Timothy 5:14

So I want younger widows to marry, have children, manage their homes, and not give the enemy any chance to ridicule them.

1 Corinthians 5:12

After all, do I have any business judging those who are outside ⌞the Christian faith⌟? Isn’t it your business to judge those who are inside?

Acts 22:12

“A man named Ananias lived in Damascus. He was a devout person who followed Moses’ Teachings. All the Jews living in Damascus spoke highly of him.

Acts 10:22

The men replied, “Cornelius, a Roman army officer, sent us. He’s a man who has God’s approval and who respects God. Also, the Jewish people respect him. A holy angel told him to summon you to his home to hear what you have to say.”

Mark 4:11

Jesus replied to them, “The mystery about God’s kingdom has been given ⌞directly⌟ to you. To those on the outside, it is given in stories:

1 Samuel 2:24

Sons, the report that I hear the people of the Lord spreading isn’t good!

3 John 1:12

Everyone, including the truth itself, says good things about Demetrius. We also say good things about him, and you know that what we say is true.

1 Timothy 3:6

He must not be a new Christian, or he might become arrogant like the devil and be condemned.