1 Timothy 3:7

New American Bible - revised edition

He must also have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, the devil’s trap.

Cross References

Mark 4:11

He answered them, “The mystery of the kingdom of God has been granted to you. But to those outside everything comes in parables,

Acts 10:22

They answered, “Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, respected by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house and to hear what you have to say.”

Acts 22:12

“A certain Ananias, a devout observer of the law, and highly spoken of by all the Jews who lived there,

Acts 6:3

Brothers, select from among you seven reputable men, filled with the Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint to this task,

1 Corinthians 10:32

Avoid giving offense, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God,

1 Corinthians 5:12

For why should I be judging outsiders? Is it not your business to judge those within?

2 Corinthians 6:3

We cause no one to stumble in anything, in order that no fault may be found with our ministry;

2 Corinthians 8:21

for we are concerned for what is honorable not only in the sight of the Lord but also in the sight of others.

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

that you may conduct yourselves properly toward outsiders and not depend on anyone. Hope for the Christian Dead.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Refrain from every kind of evil. Concluding Prayer.

1 Timothy 3:6

He should not be a recent convert, so that he may not become conceited and thus incur the devil’s punishment.

1 Timothy 5:14

So I would like younger widows to marry, have children, and manage a home, so as to give the adversary no pretext for maligning us.

1 Timothy 6:9

Those who want to be rich are falling into temptation and into a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires, which plunge them into ruin and destruction.

2 Timothy 2:26

and that they may return to their senses out of the devil’s snare, where they are entrapped by him, for his will.

Titus 2:5

to be self-controlled, chaste, good homemakers, under the control of their husbands, so that the word of God may not be discredited.

Titus 2:8

and sound speech that cannot be criticized, so that the opponent will be put to shame without anything bad to say about us.

3 John 1:12

Demetrius receives a good report from all, even from the truth itself. We give our testimonial as well, and you know our testimony is true.

1 Samuel 2:24

Stop this, my sons! The report that I hear the Lord’s people spreading is not good.