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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Timothy 3:7

BSB
Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
AKJV
Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
CPDV
And it is necessary for him also to have good testimony from those who are outside, so that he may not fall into disrepute 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.
NHEB
Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into disgrace and the trap of the devil.
SMT
And he must also have good testimony from them without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the accuser.

Commentary for 1 Timothy 3:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Timothy 3:7
Summary
Leaders must have good reputation with outsiders
Event
Requirement for external reputation
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching