1 Timothy 3:7 - The Text-Critical English New Testament

⁷ He must also have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he may not fall into the reproach and snare of the devil.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁷ 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

⁷ 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)

⁷ 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

⁷ 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

⁷ 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.

1 Timothy 3:7 Tagairtí Cros

Mark 4:11

So he said to them, “To you it has been given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God, but to those who are outside everything is said in parables,

Acts 10:22

They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man, who is well spoken of by the entire Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to send for yoʋ to come to his house and to hear a message from yoʋ.”

Acts 22:12

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

Acts 6:3

Therefore, brothers, look for seven men among you who have a good reputation and are full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint for this need.

1 Corinthians 10:32

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

1 Corinthians 5:12

For what have I to do with judging those who are outside the church? Do you not judge those who are inside the church?

2 Corinthians 6:3

We are putting no obstacle in anyone's way, so that our ministry may not be discredited.

2 Corinthians 8:21

For we are giving careful thought to do what is right, not only in the sight of the Lord but also in the sight of men.

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

so that you may walk properly toward outsiders and not be in need of anything.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Avoid every form of evil.

1 Timothy 3:6

He must not be a new convert, or he might become puffed up and fall into the condemnation of the devil.

1 Timothy 5:14

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

1 Timothy 6:9

But those who wish to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many senseless and harmful desires that sink people into ruin and destruction.

2 Timothy 2:26

and they will come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.

Titus 2:5

sensible, pure, homemakers, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God may not be discredited.

Titus 2:8

and sound speech that is above reproach, so that any opponent may be put to shame because he has nothing bad to say about us.

3 John 1:12

Demetrius is well spoken of by everyone, and by the truth itself. We also speak well of him, and you know that our testimony is true.