1 Timothy 3:7

New English Translation

And he must be well thought of by those outside the faith, so that he may not fall into disgrace and be caught by the devil’s trap.

Cross References

Mark 4:11

He said to them, “The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those outside, everything is in parables,

Acts 10:22

They said, “Cornelius the centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man, well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house and to hear a message from you.”

Acts 22:12

A man named Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well spoken of by all the Jews who live there,

Acts 6:3

But carefully select from among you, brothers, seven men who are well-attested, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this necessary task.

1 Corinthians 10:32

Do not give offense to Jews or Greeks or to the church of God,

1 Corinthians 5:12

For what do I have to do with judging those outside? Are you not to judge those inside?

2 Corinthians 6:3

We do not give anyone an occasion for taking an offense in anything, so that no fault may be found with our ministry.

2 Corinthians 8:21

For we are concerned about what is right not only before the Lord but also before men.

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

In this way you will live a decent life before outsiders and not be in need.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Stay away from every form of evil.

1 Timothy 3:6

He must not be a recent convert or he may become arrogant and fall into the punishment that the devil will exact.

1 Timothy 5:14

So I want younger women to marry, raise children, and manage a household, in order to give the adversary no opportunity to vilify us.

1 Timothy 6:9

Those who long to be rich, however, stumble into temptation and a trap and many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.

2 Timothy 2:26

and they will come to their senses and escape the devil’s trap where they are held captive to do his will.

Titus 2:5

to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message of God may not be discredited.

Titus 2:8

and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, because he has nothing evil to say about us.

3 John 1:12

Demetrius has been testified to by all, even by the truth itself. We also testify to him, and you know that our testimony is true.

1 Samuel 2:24

This ought not to be, my sons! For the report that I hear circulating among the Lord’s people is not good.