1 Timothy 3:7
But he must also have a good testimony from those without, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the Devil.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
6not a novice[3:6], lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the Devil.
Cross References
Mark 4:11And he said to them: To you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God, but to those who are without, all things are done in parables;
Acts 10:22And they said: Cornelius, a centurion, a just man, and one that fears God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by a holy angel to send for thee to his house; and to hear words from thee.
1 Corinthians 5:12For what have I to do with judging those also who are without? Do not ye judge those who are within?
2 Corinthians 6:3giving no cause of offense in anything, that the ministry be not blamed;
Colossians 4:5Walk in wisdom toward those without, redeeming the time.
1 Thessalonians 5:22Abstain 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 →