1 Timothy 3:7
Also, it is necessary for him to have a good reputation with those who are outside the congregation, so as not to fall into reproach and the devil's snare.
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
6not a recent convert, lest being puffed up he fall into the same judgment that the devil did.
Cross References
Mark 4:11So 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 being given in parables,
Acts 10:22So they said: “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man, well spoken of by all the nation of the Jews, was divinely instructed by an angel to summon you to his house, and to hear words from you.”
1 Corinthians 5:12Now just why should it be up to me to judge those who are outside? Will you not judge those who are inside?
2 Corinthians 6:3(We give no occasion for offense in anything, that the ministry not be faulted;
Colossians 4:5Behave wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.
1 Thessalonians 5:22Keep away 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 →