1 Timothy 3:7

New Living Translation

Also, people outside the church must speak well of him so that he will not be disgraced and fall into the devil’s trap.

Cross References

Mark 4:11

He replied, “You are permitted to understand the secret of the Kingdom of God. But I use parables for everything I say to outsiders,

Acts 10:22

They said, “We were sent by Cornelius, a Roman officer. He is a devout and God-fearing man, well respected by all the Jews. A holy angel instructed him to summon you to his house so that he can hear your message.”

Acts 22:12

A man named Ananias lived there. He was a godly man, deeply devoted to the law, and well regarded by all the Jews of Damascus.

Acts 6:3

And so, brothers, select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will give them this responsibility.

1 Corinthians 10:32

Don’t give offense to Jews or Gentiles or the church of God.

1 Corinthians 5:12

It isn’t my responsibility to judge outsiders, but it certainly is your responsibility to judge those inside the church who are sinning.

2 Corinthians 6:3

We live in such a way that no one will stumble because of us, and no one will find fault with our ministry.

2 Corinthians 8:21

We are careful to be honorable before the Lord, but we also want everyone else to see that we are honorable.

Colossians 4:5

Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

Then people who are not believers will respect the way you live, and you will not need to depend on others.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Stay away from every kind of evil.

1 Timothy 3:6

A church leader must not be a new believer, because he might become proud, and the devil would cause him to fall.

1 Timothy 5:14

So I advise these younger widows to marry again, have children, and take care of their own homes. Then the enemy will not be able to say anything against them.

1 Timothy 6:9

But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.

2 Timothy 2:26

Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants.

Titus 2:5

to live wisely and be pure, to work in their homes, to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands. Then they will not bring shame on the word of God.

Titus 2:8

Teach the truth so that your teaching can’t be criticized. Then those who oppose us will be ashamed and have nothing bad to say about us.

3 John 1:12

Everyone speaks highly of Demetrius, as does the truth itself. We ourselves can say the same for him, and you know we speak the truth.

1 Samuel 2:24

You must stop, my sons! The reports I hear among the Lord’s people are not good.