1 Timothy 3:7

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace and the snare of the devil.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:21

for we are setting our minds on what is right not only before the Lord but also before the people.

2 Timothy 2:26

and that they may escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.

Colossians 4:5

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

1 Timothy 6:9

But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

so that you may behave properly toward outsiders and be dependent on no one.

2 Corinthians 6:3

We are putting no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be found with our ministry,

1 Corinthians 10:32

Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God,

Acts 6:3

Therefore, brothers and sisters, select from among yourselves seven men of good standing, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this task,

Titus 2:8

and sound speech that cannot be censured; then any opponent will be put to shame, having nothing evil to say of us.

Titus 2:5

to be self-controlled, chaste, good managers of the household, kind, submissive to their husbands, so that the word of God may not be discredited.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

abstain from every form of evil.

1 Timothy 5:14

So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, and manage their households, so as to give the adversary no occasion to revile us.

1 Corinthians 5:12

For what have I to do with judging those outside? Are you not judges of those who are inside?

Acts 22:12

“A certain Ananias, who was a devout man according to the law and well spoken of by all the Jews living there,

Acts 10:22

They answered, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man who is well spoken of by the whole Jewish people, was directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and to hear what you have to say.”

Mark 4:11

And he said to them, “To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God, but for those outside everything comes in parables,

1 Samuel 2:24

No, my sons; it is not a good report that I hear the people of the Lord spreading abroad.

3 John 1:12

Everyone has testified favorably about Demetrius, and so has the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true.

1 Timothy 3:6

He must not be a recent convert, or he may be puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil.