1 Timothy 3:7
He should also be well spoken of by outsiders, that he may not incur censure and so fall into the snares of the Devil.
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Mark 4:11and he said: “To you the hidden truth of the Kingdom of God has been imparted; but to those who are outside it all teaching takes the form of parables, that —
Acts 10:22The men replied: “Our captain, Cornelius, a pious man who reverences God and is well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, has been instructed by a holy angel to send for you to his house, and to listen to what you have to say.”
1 Corinthians 5:12What have I to do with judging those outside the Church? Is it not for you to judge those who are within the Church,
2 Corinthians 6:3Never do we put an obstacle in any one’s way, that no fault may be found with our ministry.
Colossians 4:5Show tact in your behaviour to the outside world, making the most of every opportunity.
1 Thessalonians 5:22shun 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 →