1 Timothy 3:7
But it is necessary that he should have also a good testimony from those without, that he may fall not into reproach and [the] snare of the devil.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
6not a novice, that he may not, being inflated, fall into [the] fault of the devil.
Cross References
Mark 4:11And he said to them, To you is given [to know] the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to them who are without, all things are done in parables,
Acts 10:22And they said, Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous man, and fearing God, and borne witness to by the whole nation of the Jews, has been divinely instructed by a holy angel to send for thee to his house, and hear words from thee.
1 Corinthians 5:12For what have *I* [to do] with judging those outside also? *ye*, do not ye judge them that are within?
2 Corinthians 6:3giving no manner of offence in anything, that the ministry be not blamed;
Colossians 4:5Walk in wisdom towards those without, redeeming opportunities.
1 Thessalonians 5:22hold aloof from every form of wickedness.
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 →