1 Timothy 3:7
and it is required of him also to have a good testimony from those outside, that he may not fall into reproach and a snare of the Devil.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
In Context
6not a new convert, lest having been puffed up he may fall to a judgment of the Devil;
Cross References
Mark 4:11and He said to them, “To you it has been given to know the secret of the Kingdom of God, but to those who are outside, in allegories are all the things done,
Acts 10:22And they said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a man righteous and fearing God, well testified to, also, by all the nation of the Jews, was divinely warned by a holy messenger to send for you, to his house, and to hear sayings from you.”
1 Corinthians 5:12for what have I also to judge those outside? Do you not judge those within?
2 Corinthians 6:3In nothing giving any cause of offense, that the ministry may not be blamed,
Colossians 4:5Walk in wisdom toward those outside, redeeming the time,
1 Thessalonians 5:22abstain from all appearance 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 →