1 Timothy 3:7
Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Updated King James Version
In The King James Version
In Context
6Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Cross References
Mark 4:11And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:
Acts 10:22And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that fears God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for you into his house, and to hear words (o. rhema) of you.
1 Corinthians 5:12For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not all of you judge them that are within?
2 Corinthians 6:3Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:
Colossians 4:5Walk in wisdom toward them that are 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 →