1 Timothy 3:7

He must also have a fair character from those who are without, that he may not fall into reproach, and into the snare of the devil.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

In Context

6Not a new convert, lest he be puffed up, and fall into the devil’s crime.

8The deacons also in like manner must be grave, not doubletongued, not addicting themselves to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

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Cross References

Mark 4:11And he said to them, To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to those who are without, all things are in parables:

Acts 10:22Then they said, Cornelius a centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report with all the nation of the Jews, has been divinely admonished by a holy angel to send for thee to his house, to hear words from thee.

1 Corinthians 5:12For what call have I to judge those who are without? Do not ye judge those who are within the church?

2 Corinthians 6:3Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:

Colossians 4:5Walk wisely with regard to those without, 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 →

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