1 Timothy 3:7

Qualifications For Overseers

⁶ and not a new convert, so that he will not become conceited and fall into the condemnation incurred by the devil. ⁷ And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. ⁸ Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain,

Evil One

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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.

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 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 Samuel 2:24

No, my sons; for the report is not good which I hear the Lord’s people circulating.

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,

Acts 6:3

Therefore, brethren, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this task.

Acts 10:22

They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man well spoken of by the entire nation of the Jews, was divinely directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and hear a message from you.”

Acts 22:12

“A certain Ananias, a man who was devout by the standard of the Law, and well spoken of by all the Jews who lived there,

1 Corinthians 5:12

For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Do you not judge those who are within the church?

1 Corinthians 10:32

Give no offense either to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God;

2 Corinthians 6:3

giving no cause for offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited,

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

so that you will behave properly toward outsiders and not be in any need.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

abstain from every form of evil.

1 Timothy 5:14

Therefore, I want younger widows to get married, bear children, keep house, and give the enemy no occasion for reproach;

1 Timothy 5:24-25

The sins of some men are quite evident, going before them to judgment; for others, their sins follow after.

Titus 2:5

to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.

Titus 2:8

sound in speech which is beyond reproach, so that the opponent will be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us.

1 Peter 4:14-16

If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

3 John 1:12

Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself; and we add our testimony, and you know that our testimony is true.