And he should even have a good witness from those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
For we provide what is right, not only in the sight of יהוה, but also in the sight of men.
and they come to their senses, out of the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his desire.
Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.
But those wishing to be rich fall into trial and a snare, and into many foolish and injurious lusts which plunge men in ruin and destruction.
so that you behave decently toward those who are outside, and not be in any need.
giving no cause of stumbling in whatever, so that the service is not blamed.
Cause no stumbling, either to the Yehuḏ
“Therefore, brothers, seek out from among you seven men who are known to be filled with the Set-apart Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint for this duty,
soundness of speech beyond reproach, in order that the opponent is put to shame, having no evil word to say about you.
to be sensible, blameless, workers at home, good, subject to their own husbands, in order that the word of Elohim is not evil spoken of.
Keep back from every form of wickedness.
So I resolve that the younger widows marry, bear children, manage the house, giving no occasion to the adversary for reviling.
For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Do you not judge those who are inside?
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And they said, “Cornelius the captain, a righteous man and one who fears Elohim and well spoken of by the entire nation of the Yehuḏ
And He said to them, “To you it has been given to know the secret of the reign of Elohim, but to those who are outside, all are done in parables,
“No, my sons! For it is not a good report that I hear: making the people of יהוה transgress.
Demetrios has a good witness from all, and from the truth itself. And we also bear witness, and you know that our witness is true.
Not a new convert, lest he become puffed up with pride and fall into the judgment of the devil.