He answered them, ‘The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those outside, everything comes in parables
1 Timothy 3:7 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the devil’s trap. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Furthermore, he must have a good reputation and be well thought of by those outside [the church], lest he become involved in slander and incur reproach and fall into the devil's trap. American Standard Version (1901) Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. Common English Bible They should also have a good reputation with those outside the church so that they won’t be embarrassed and fall into the devil’s trap. Catholic Public Domain Version And it is necessary for him also to have good testimony from those who are outside, so that he may not fall into disrepute and the snare of the devil. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Moreover he must have a good testimony of them who are without: lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. |
He answered them, ‘The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those outside, everything comes in parables
They said, ‘Cornelius, a centurion, an upright and God-fearing man, who has a good reputation with the whole Jewish nation, was divinely instructed by a holy angel to call you to his house and to hear a message from you.’
Someone named Ananias, a devout man according to the law, who had a good reputation with all the Jews living there,
Brothers and sisters, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint to this duty.
For what business is it of mine to judge outsiders? Don’t you judge those who are inside?
We are not giving anyone an occasion for offence, so that the ministry will not be blamed.
Indeed, we are giving careful thought to do what is right, not only before the Lord but also before people.
so that you may behave properly in the presence of outsiders and not be dependent on anyone. ,
He must not be a new convert, or he might become conceited and incur the same condemnation as the devil.
Therefore, I want younger women to marry, have children, manage their households, and give the adversary no opportunity to accuse us.
But those who want to be rich fall into temptation, a trap, and many foolish and harmful desires, which plunge people into ruin and destruction.
Then they may come to their senses and escape the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.
to be self-controlled, pure, workers at home, kind, and in submission to their husbands, so that God’s word will not be slandered.
Your message is to be sound beyond reproach, so that any opponent will be ashamed, because he doesn’t have anything bad to say about us.
Everyone speaks well of Demetrius #– #even the truth itself. And we also speak well of him, and you know that our testimony is true.
No, my sons, the news I hear the Lord’s people spreading is not good.