1 Timothy 3:7
But it also behooves him indeed to have a beautiful testimony from the aliens, in order that he may not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
6not a novice, lest being puffed up he may fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Cross References
Mark 4:11And He said to them, To you it has been given the mystery of the kingdom of God: but to them who are without, all things are in parables:
Acts 10:22And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a man righteous and fearing God, and being of good report by all the nation of the Jews, was warned by a holy angel to send for thee to come into his house, and to hear words with thee.
1 Corinthians 5:12For why is it for me to judge the outsiders? Do you not judge those within? But God will judge those without.
2 Corinthians 6:3giving no occasion of stumbling in anything, in order that the ministry may not be blamed;
Colossians 4:5Walk about in wisdom toward the aliens, buying in the opportunity.
1 Thessalonians 5:22abstain from every evil sight.
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 →