1 Timothy 3:7

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A leader must also have a good reputation among those who are outside the church. If it turns out that he’s done a lot of wrong things, he’ll be embarrassed, and the devil will be able to ruin his work.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:21

So we’re trying hard to do what both the Lord and people will see as right.

2 Timothy 2:26

That way they may come to their senses and escape the devil’s trap, since he has taken them as prisoners to do what he wants.

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders. Make the most of every opportunity.

1 Timothy 6:9

People who want to get rich are tempted, and they fall into a trap. They start to have many foolish and harmful desires that drag them down into ruin and destruction.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

Then outsiders will have respect for your everyday life, and you won’t have to depend on anyone.

2 Corinthians 6:3

We don’t put anything in anyone’s way, so no one should find fault with our work.

1 Corinthians 10:32

Don’t do anything that causes other people to trip and fall, whether Jews or Greeks or God’s church.

Acts 6:3

Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are wise and filled with the Holy Spirit. We’ll turn this important work over to them.

Titus 2:8

and speak in a way that no one can criticize. Then those who oppose you will be embarrassed because they’ll have nothing bad to say about us.

Titus 2:5

to control themselves and be pure, and to take good care of their homes. The younger women must also be taught to be kind and follow the lead of their husbands. Then no one will be able to say bad things about God’s word.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

but get far away from every kind of evil.

1 Timothy 5:14

So I encourage younger widows to get married again, have children, and take care of their own homes. That way the enemy won’t get the chance to say bad things about them.

1 Corinthians 5:12

What business do I have judging those who are outside the church? But aren’t you supposed to judge those who are inside the church?

Acts 22:12

“A man named Ananias came to see me. He was a godly Jew who obeyed the law. All the Jews living there respected him very much.

Acts 10:22

The men answered, “We’ve come from Cornelius, a Roman commander. He’s a good man who worships God. All the Jewish people respect him. A holy angel told him to invite you to his house so he could hear what you have to say.”

Mark 4:11

He told them, “The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but for outsiders, everything is told in stories.

3 John 1:12

Demetrius has a good reputation with everyone, and even with the truth itself. We can also vouch for him personally, and you know you can trust our word.

1 Timothy 3:6

A leader must not be a new believer. Otherwise, he might become proud and go wrong, just as the devil did.