And he must also have good testimony from them without;lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the accuser.
And he said to them, To you has it been given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but to those without, all are in parables:
And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and fearing God, and witnessed of by the whole nation of the Jews, received intimation of the divine will by a holy messenger to send for thee to his house, and hear words of thee.
And a certain Ananias, a religious man according to the law, testified of by all the Jews dwelling,
Therefore, survey, brethren, seven men of you, being witnesses full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom ye shall set over this need.
And be ye not molesters to the Jews, and the Greeks, and to the church of God:
For what to me also to judge them without? do ye yourselves judge them within
Giving no offence in any thing, that the service be not blamed:
Providing good things beforehand, not only before the Lord, but also before men.
In wisdom walk toward them without, purchasing the time.
That ye should walk becomingly to them without, and have need of nothing.
Keep away from all appearance of evil.
Not newly planted, lest rendered proud he fall into condemnation of the accuser.
I wish therefore the younger to marry, to bear children, to rule the house, to give no occasion to him opposing for reproach.
And they wishing to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and many eager desires, unwise and hurtful, which sink men into ruin and perdition.
That they may return to a state of sobriety from the snare of the devil, being taken alive by him at his will.
Of sound mind chaste, remaining at home, good subordinates to their own husbands, that the word of God be not defamed.
The word sound, not to be condemned; that he from the opposite may be changed, having nothing bad to say of you.
It has been testified to Demetrius by all, and by the truth itself: and we also testify; and know that our testimony is true.
Nay, sons, for not a good report which I heard: causing the people of Jehovah to pass by.