1 Timothy 3:7
moreover he must also have a good report from them that are without, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the Devil.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
6not a new convert, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the Devil;
Cross References
Mark 4:11And he said to them, To you hath been given the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to them, who are without, all things are done in parables; t
Acts 10:22And they said, Cornelius a centurion, a righteous man, and one that feareth 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 who are without? Do not ye judge those who are within?
2 Corinthians 6:3giving no occasion for stumbling in anything, that the ministry may not be blamed;
Colossians 4:5Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, buying up opportunities.
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 →