1 Timothy 3:7
He should also have a good reputation among outsiders, lest he fall into reproach, and into a snare of the devil.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
6He must not be a recent convert, lest he be blinded with pride, and incur the doom of the devil.
8Deacons, likewise, must be serious, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of gain,
Cross References
Mark 4:11He went on to say to them. "The secret truth concerning the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those outside everything is told in parables,
Acts 10:22"Cornelius," they answered, "a captain, a devout man, and God- fearing, of whom the whole, Jewish nation speaks well, was instructed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house, and to listen to your message."
1 Corinthians 5:12What have I to do with the judging of outsiders? Must not you judge those who are within the church, while God judges outsiders?
2 Corinthians 6:3I am giving no one a cause of stumbling in order that my ministry may not be discredited;
Colossians 4:5Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward those without, buying up your opportunities.
1 Thessalonians 5:22Hold aloof 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 →