1 Timothy 3:7

And he is to have a good name among those outside the church, so that nothing may be said against him and he may not be taken by the designs of the Evil One.

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In The King James Version

Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

In Context

6Not one newly taken into the church, for fear that, through his high opinion of himself, he may come into the same sin as the Evil One.

8Deacons, in the same way, are to be serious in their behaviour, not false in word, not given to taking much wine or greatly desiring the wealth of this world;

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Cross References

Mark 4:11And he said to them, To you is given the secret of the kingdom of God, but to those who are outside, all things are given in the form of stories;

Acts 10:22And they said, Cornelius, a captain, an upright and God-fearing man, respected by all the nation of the Jews, had word from God by an angel to send for you to his house, and to give hearing to your words.

1 Corinthians 5:12For it is no business of mine to be judging those who are outside; but it is yours to be judging those who are among you;

2 Corinthians 6:3Giving no cause for trouble in anything, so that no one may be able to say anything against our work;

Colossians 4:5Be wise in your behaviour to those who are outside, making good use of the time.

1 Thessalonians 5:22Keep from every form 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 →

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