1 Timothy 3:7
People outside the church should also speak well of him so that he won't disgrace himself and fall into the devil's trap.
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Mark 4:11He told them, “The mystery of God's kingdom has been given to you to understand. But outsiders only have the stories,
Acts 10:22“We come from Cornelius, a good, religious man who has reverence for God and is widely respected among the Jewish people,” they replied. “A holy angel instructed him to send for you to come to his house so he can hear what you have to tell him.”
1 Corinthians 5:12It's not my place to judge those outside the church. But shouldn't you judge those who are inside the church?
2 Corinthians 6:3We don't put anything in anyone's way that would trip them up, making sure the work we do won't be criticized.
Colossians 4:5Behave wisely with outsiders, making the best use of every opportunity.
1 Thessalonians 5:22keep away from every kind 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 →