1 Timothy 3:7
He ought also to have an honorable testimony from those that are without, least he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
6not one newly converted, least being puffed up he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Cross References
Mark 4:11And he said unto them, To you it is granted to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; but unto them that are without all things are delivered in parables:
Acts 10:22And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a righteous man, and one that feareth God, and of a good character among all the nation of the Jews, hath been warned from God by an holy angel, to send for thee to his house, and to hear what thou shalt say.
1 Corinthians 5:12For what have I to do to judge those that are without? and do not ye judge those that are within?
2 Corinthians 6:3We give no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:
Colossians 4:5redeeming 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 →