1 Timothy 3:7 Parallel Translations

People who are not Christians must speak well of him, or he might become the victim of disgraceful insults that the devil sets as traps for him.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

ASV:

Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

BBE:

And he is to have a good name among those outside the church, so that nothing may be said against him and he may not be taken by the designs of the Evil One.

DBY:

But it is necessary that he should have also a good testimony from those without, that he may fall not into reproach and the snare of the devil.

ERV:

Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

WEY:

It is needful also that he bear a good character with people outside the Church, lest he fall into reproach or a snare of the Devil.

WBS:

Moreover, he must have a good report of them who are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

WEB:

Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.

YLT:

and it behoveth him also to have a good testimony from those without, that he may not fall into reproach and a snare of the devil.

1 Timothy 3:7 Cross References

XREF:

Mark 4:11 And He was saying to them, "To you has been given the mystery of the kingdom of God, but those who are outside get everything in parables,

2 Corinthians 8:21 for we have regard for what is honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

1 Timothy 6:9 But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction.

2 Timothy 2:26 and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

3:7 He must have a good report of them which are without. Have an established character which speaks well for the church among the unconverted.
Lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. Into some snare of the devil, some improper conduct, which will bring reproach on the church.

WES:

3:7 He ought also to have a good report - To have had a fair character in time past. From them that are without - That are not Christians. Lest he fall into reproach - By their rehearsing his former life, which might discourage and prove a snare to him.

MHC:

3:1-7 If a man desired the pastoral office, and from love to Christ, and the souls of men, was ready to deny himself, and undergo hardships by devoting himself to that service, he sought to be employed in a good work, and his desire should be approved, provided he was qualified for the office. A minister must give as little occasion for blame as can be, lest he bring reproach upon his office. He must be sober, temperate, moderate in all his actions, and in the use of all creature-comforts. Sobriety and watchfulness are put together in Scripture, they assist one the other. The families of ministers ought to be examples of good to all other families. We should take heed of pride; it is a sin that turned angels into devils. He must be of good repute among his neighbours, and under no reproach from his former life. To encourage all faithful ministers, we have Christ's gracious word of promise, Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world, Mt 28:20. And he will fit his ministers for their work, and carry them through difficulties with comfort, and reward their faithfulness.

CONC:

Avoid Bear Behoveth Character Church Designs Devil Devil's Disgrace Evil Fall Falling Lest Moreover Necessary Needful Nothing Outside Outsiders Report Reproach Reputation Snare Testimony Trap

Avoid Bear Behoveth Character Church Designs Devil Devil's Disgrace Evil Fall Falling Good Moreover Necessary Needful Outside Outsiders Report Reproach Reputation Snare Testimony Thought Trap

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