1 Timothy 3:7

Modern English Version

Moreover he must have a good reputation among those who are outsiders, so that he does not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

Cross References

Mark 4:11

He said to them, “To you is given the secret of the kingdom of God, but to those who are outside, everything is said in parables,

Acts 10:22

They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a man who is righteous and fears God and is of good report throughout the nation of the Jews, was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house to hear your words.”

Acts 22:12

“Ananias, a devout man according to the law, who was well spoken of by all the Jews living there,

Acts 6:3

Brothers, look among yourselves for seven men who are known to be full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint over this duty.

1 Corinthians 10:32

Give no offense, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God,

1 Corinthians 5:12

For what have I to do with judging those also who are outside? Do you not judge those who are inside?

2 Corinthians 6:3

We give no offense in anything, that our service may not be blamed.

2 Corinthians 8:21

providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord but also in the sight of men.

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, wisely using the opportunity.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

so that you may walk honestly toward those who are outsiders and that you may lack nothing.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Abstain from all appearances of evil.

1 Timothy 3:6

He must not be newly converted, so that he does not become prideful and fall into the condemnation of the devil.

1 Timothy 5:14

Therefore I desire that the younger women marry, bear children, manage the house, and give no occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

1 Timothy 6:9

But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and into many foolish and harmful lusts, which drown men in ruin and destruction.

2 Timothy 2:26

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

Titus 2:5

and to be self-controlled, pure, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be dishonored.

Titus 2:8

and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that the one who opposes you may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you.

3 John 1:12

Demetrius receives good reports from everyone and from the truth itself. Yes, and we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.

1 Samuel 2:24

No, my sons! Truly, it is not a good report that I hear the people of the Lord spreading.