1 Timothy 3:7
Further, he must have a good reputation from those who are without, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
6Not a new convert, lest, having become conceited, he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Cross References
Mark 4:11And he said to them: To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to those who are without, all things are done in parables;
Acts 10:22They replied: Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that fears God, and of good report among the whole nation of the Jews, was instructed by a holy angel to call you to his house, and to hear words from you.
1 Corinthians 5:12For what right have I to judge those who are without? Do you not judge those who are within?
2 Corinthians 6:3for we put no stumbling-block in any man’s way, in order that this ministry may not be blamed;
Colossians 4:5Walk in wisdom toward those who are without, redeeming the time.
1 Thessalonians 5:22Abstain from every appearance of evil.
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 3:2-8
Duties of Bishops and Deacons. ( a. d. 64.) 1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how… Read the whole commentary →