1 Timothy 3:7

New King James Version

Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

Cross References

Mark 4:11

And He said to them, “To you it has been given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to those who are outside, all things come in parables,

Acts 10:22

And they said, “Cornelius the centurion, a just man, one who fears God and has a good reputation among all the nation of the Jews, was divinely instructed by a holy angel to summon you to his house, and to hear words from you.”

Acts 22:12

“Then a certain Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good testimony with all the Jews who dwelt there,

Acts 6:3

Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business;

1 Corinthians 10:32

Give no offense, either to the Jews or to the Greeks or 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 ministry may not be blamed.

2 Corinthians 8:21

providing honorable 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, redeeming the time.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Abstain from every form of evil.

1 Timothy 3:6

not a novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil.

1 Timothy 5:14

Therefore I desire that the younger widows marry, bear children, manage the house, give no opportunity 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 destruction and perdition.

2 Timothy 2:26

and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will.

Titus 2:5

to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed.

Titus 2:8

sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you.

3 John 1:12

Demetrius has a good testimony from all, and from the truth itself. And we also bear witness, and you know that our testimony is true.

1 Samuel 2:24

No, my sons! For it is not a good report that I hear. You make the Lord’s people transgress.