1 Timothy 3:7
Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
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In Context
8Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.
Cross References
Mark 4:11He replied, “To know the mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those on the outside everything is expressed in parables,
Acts 10:22“Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home so he could hear a message from you.”
1 Corinthians 5:12What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside?
2 Corinthians 6:3We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry.
Colossians 4:5Act wisely toward outsiders, 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 →