1 Timothy 3:11

New Living Translation

In the same way, their wives must be respected and must not slander others. They must exercise self-control and be faithful in everything they do.

Cross References

Psalm 101:5

I will not tolerate people who slander their neighbors. I will not endure conceit and pride.

Psalm 15:3

Those who refuse to gossip or harm their neighbors or speak evil of their friends.

Psalm 50:20

You sit around and slander your brother— your own mother’s son.

Proverbs 10:18

Hiding hatred makes you a liar; slandering others makes you a fool.

Proverbs 25:13

Trustworthy messengers refresh like snow in summer. They revive the spirit of their employer.

Jeremiah 9:4

“Beware of your neighbor! Don’t even trust your brother! For brother takes advantage of brother, and friend slanders friend.

Ezekiel 44:22

They may choose their wives only from among the virgins of Israel or the widows of the priests. They may not marry other widows or divorced women.

Leviticus 21:7

“Priests may not marry a woman defiled by prostitution, and they may not marry a woman who is divorced from her husband, for the priests are set apart as holy to their God.

Matthew 4:1

Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil.

John 6:70

Then Jesus said, “I chose the twelve of you, but one is a devil.”

Romans 1:29

Their lives became full of every kind of wickedness, sin, greed, hate, envy, murder, quarreling, deception, malicious behavior, and gossip.

1 Timothy 1:12

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength to do his work. He considered me trustworthy and appointed me to serve him,

1 Timothy 3:2

So a church leader must be a man whose life is above reproach. He must be faithful to his wife. He must exercise self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must be able to teach.

1 Timothy 6:2

If the masters are believers, that is no excuse for being disrespectful. Those slaves should work all the harder because their efforts are helping other believers who are well loved. Teach these things, Timothy, and encourage everyone to obey them.

2 Timothy 3:3

They will be unloving and unforgiving; they will slander others and have no self-control. They will be cruel and hate what is good.

2 Timothy 4:5

But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you.

Titus 2:3

Similarly, teach the older women to live in a way that honors God. They must not slander others or be heavy drinkers. Instead, they should teach others what is good.

Titus 3:2

They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone.

1 Peter 5:8

Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.