1 Timothy 3:7
Moreover, he must have a good report of them who are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Webster Bible
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 to them, To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but to 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 feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by a holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words from thee.
1 Corinthians 5:12For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do ye not judge them that are within?
2 Corinthians 6:3Giving no offense in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:
Colossians 4:5Walk in wisdom towards 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 →