1 Timothy 3:7
Moreover, he must have a good reputation among those who are outside; lest he fall into disgrace and the snare of the devil.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
6Not a recent convert, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
8Deacons, likewise, must be serious, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for gain;
Cross References
Mark 4:11And he said to them, To you it has been given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but to those who are outside, all these things are done in parables:
Acts 10:22And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one who fears God, and who is well spoken of among all the nation of the Jews, was directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house, and to hear a message from you.
1 Corinthians 5:12For what have I to do with judging those who are outside? are you not to judge those who are within?
2 Corinthians 6:3We give no offence in anything, that the ministry may not be discredited:
Colossians 4:5Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, making the most of the time.
1 Thessalonians 5:22Abstain from all forms 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 →