1 Timothy 3:7
He must also have a good reputation with those outside, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the trap of the devil.
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Mark 4:11He said to them, “To you is given the mystery of the kingdom of God. But to those outside everything is in parables, 1
Acts 10:22They said, “A centurion named Cornelius, a righteous man and one who worships God, and is well spoken of by all the nation of the Jews, was told by a holy angel of God to send for you to come to his house, so he could listen to a message from you.”
1 Corinthians 5:12For how am I involved with judging those who are outside the church? Instead, are you not to judge those who are inside the church?
2 Corinthians 6:3We do not place a stumbling block in front of anyone, for we do not wish our ministry to be discredited.
Colossians 4:5Walk in wisdom toward those outside, and redeem the time.
1 Thessalonians 5:22Avoid every 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 →